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Hail history for Barnegat, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barnegat on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Barnegat
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Warren Grove, Manahawkin, Surf City 7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Barnegat |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Barnegat by year
When hail season peaks near Barnegat
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Barnegat
Jun 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Manahawkin (4 mi from Barnegat)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Manahawkin at 12:46 pm EDT on the 22nd. The hail caused dents in cars and shredded leaves.Jul 16, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Warren Grove (5 mi from Barnegat)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brookville (5 mi from Barnegat)
Jul 21, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Manahawkin (5 mi from Barnegat)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Manahawkin (4 mi from Barnegat)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnegat
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Chatsworth 9 mi from Barnegat |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Cedar Bridge 9 mi from Barnegat |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | Barnegat 2 mi from Barnegat |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF1 | Brant Beach 8 mi from Barnegat |
| Aug 13, 2013 | EF0 | Cedar Run 5 mi from Barnegat |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barnegat
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barnegat since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Surf City 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 42 mph, measured | Barnegat Light, Stafford Twp 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lacey Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 84 mph, measured | Surf City, Ship Bottom, Stafford Twp 14 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Barnegat Light, Waretown, Bayville 3 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Surf City, Harvey Cedars 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Creek Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Barnegat Pines 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Brant Beach 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Surf City 1 wind report |
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 Barnegat; 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 Barnegat.
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