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Hail history for Lakewood, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakewood on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Lakewood ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Lakewood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Ocean Gate 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lakewood |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Point Pleasant 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lakewood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lakewood by year
When hail season peaks near Lakewood
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Lakewood
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riviera Beach (6 mi from Lakewood)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as golf balls in northern Brick Township.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Plains (7 mi from Lakewood)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Brick Town (5 mi from Lakewood)
Jun 24, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Metedeconk (7 mi from Lakewood)
Jul 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Van Hiseville (6 mi from Lakewood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakewood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Hyson 5 mi from Lakewood |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Hyson 4 mi from Lakewood |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Manasquan 10 mi from Lakewood |
| Jun 24, 2017 | EF0 | Fort Plains 6 mi from Lakewood |
| Jun 24, 2017 | EF0 | Lower Squankum 5 mi from Lakewood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakewood
163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakewood since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 7, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lakehurst, Brielle, Lakewood Twp 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Mantoloking 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Manasquan 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pleasant Plains 1 wind report |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cassville, Lakewood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Candlewood 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hyson, Lakewood Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pt Pleasant 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Freehold, Lakewood Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Van Hiseville, Ridgeway, Allenwood 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 Lakewood; 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 Lakewood.
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