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Hail history for Salem, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Salem
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Salem in the last two years.
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Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deepwater (9 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls caused vehicular and crop damage from Pennsville and Carney Townships eastward across mouch of the northern half of Salem County. Large amounts of hail damage occurred to farms in Mannington, Carney Point, Pilesgrove and Oldmans Township. A farm in Pedericktown (Oldman Township) saw its entire tomato, pepper, and string bean crop destroyed. Ninety percent of the crops on a 650 acre farm in Mannington Township was destroyed by hail. Many zucchini crops within the county were damaged. In addition to crop damage, vehicles were damaged by large hail. Over 100 vehicles were damaged at dealerships in Penns Grove and Carneys Point. It was estimated that it would take untMay 28, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · St Georges (10 mi from Salem)
Jun 1, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · New Castle (8 mi from Salem)
May 22, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Woodstown (9 mi from Salem)
Jun 16, 2023 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Minquadale (9 mi from Salem)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem
97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 70 mph, a measured | Elsinboro Twp, Delaware City, New Castle 8 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, a measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 68 mph, a measured | Lower Alloways Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Elsinboro Twp 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Hancocks Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 61 mph, a measured | Harmersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Port Penn 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Woodstown, Salem 3 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | New Castle, Woodstown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cedarville, Woodstown 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Salem; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Salem.
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