Hail History

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Hail history for Somerdale, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 1, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 20, 2022
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles493

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Somerdale on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 20, 2022. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Somerdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 1, 20260.75 in
penny
Williamstown
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Somerdale
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 20260.75 in
penny
Washington Twp
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Somerdale
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 4, 20251 in
quarter
Cross Keys Airport, Chews, Blackwood
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Somerdale
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Somerdale by year

3060720840911031121213141511617185192012122242324125226

When hail season peaks near Somerdale

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and June (8).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr3May8Jun4Jul8Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Somerdale

May 20, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (6 mi from Somerdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Report associated with a supercell thunderstorm which produced numerous reports of large hail near Cherry Hill. Report via social media picture with measurements. Time estimated from radar.

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brooklawn (6 mi from Somerdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across northwest Camden County. Hail reached the size of golf balls in Brooklawn Borough. Quarter size hail fell in Mount Ephraim Borough and nickel size hail fell in Collingswood Borough.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cherry Hill (6 mi from Somerdale)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in eastern sections of Cherry Hill Township.

Aug 19, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cherry Hill (6 mi from Somerdale)

May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Sharon (5 mi from Somerdale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Somerdale

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 9, 2022EF1Grenloch
4 mi from Somerdale
0.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 11, 2019EF1Evesboro
7 mi from Somerdale
1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 6, 2019EF0Ramblewood
8 mi from Somerdale
0.1 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF1New Sharon
5 mi from Somerdale
1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF1Blackwood
4 mi from Somerdale
0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 4, 2012EF0Gloucester Hgts
5 mi from Somerdale
0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Somerdale

493 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Somerdale since 2006, on 155 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 5, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedPitman, Mantua Twp, Mantua
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMaple Shade, Lenola, Mount Laurel
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedSports Complex - Philad, Point Breeze, Mantua
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedPitman
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedBerlin, Evesham Twp, Pine Valley
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedHurffville, Mantua, Bells Lake
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooklawn
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodbury Hgts, New Sharon, Philadelphia
9 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedPitman, Bells Lake, Chews
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202558 mph, estimatedEvesboro
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Somerdale; 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 Somerdale.

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