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Hail history for South River, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South River on 30 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 River
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Browntown 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from South River |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South River by year
When hail season peaks near South River
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near South River
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (10 mi from South River)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (5 mi from South River)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (6 mi from South River)
Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hopelawn (8 mi from South River)
Jul 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · South Plainfield (9 mi from South River)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South River
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | EF0 | Matawan 9 mi from South River |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South River
192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South River since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Laurence Harbor, Edison 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Spotswood 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Aberdeen, Matawan 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Edison, Keyport, Middlesex 4 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Keyport, Edison 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Clyde, Jamesburg, Camp Kilmer 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | East Millstone, Clyde, North Brunswick 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Keyport, South Plainfield, Keasbey 5 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Englishtown, Milltown Zigfield Airport, Jamesburg 5 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 River; 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.
Nearby cities
- 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 River.
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