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Hail history for South Old Bridge, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Old Bridge on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near South Old Bridge
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Browntown 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from South Old Bridge |
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Of 31 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).
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Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (8 mi from South Old Bridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (9 mi from South Old Bridge)
Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Hopelawn (9 mi from South Old Bridge)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Manalapan (10 mi from South Old Bridge)
Aug 15, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Middletown (10 mi from South Old Bridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Old Bridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | EF0 | Matawan 8 mi from South Old Bridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Old Bridge
179 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Old Bridge since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Marlboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, a measured | Perth Amboy, Laurence Harbor, Edison 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Spotswood 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Manalapan Township 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 70 mph, a measured | Perth Amboy, Manalapan Township, Aberdeen 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Edison, Keyport, Hopelawn 3 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Keyport, Union Beach, Edison 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Jamesburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | North Brunswick, Keasbey, Parlin 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Keyport, Keasbey 2 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 South Old Bridge; 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.
Cities nearby
- Staten Island
17 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Paterson
32 hail days
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 South Old Bridge.
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