Hail History

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Hail history for Carneys Point, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 22, 2014
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles249

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carneys Point on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Carneys Point

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Carneys Point in the last two years.

Hail days near Carneys Point by year

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When hail season peaks near Carneys Point

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (5).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr5May8Jun1Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Carneys Point

May 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Harnous Corner (8 mi from Carneys Point)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in the Ballymeade development of Brandywine Hundred. Siding and vehicles were damaged.

Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deepwater (2 mi from Carneys Point)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls caused vehicular and crop damage from Pennsville and Carney Townships eastward across mouch of the northern half of Salem County. Large amounts of hail damage occurred to farms in Mannington, Carney Point, Pilesgrove and Oldmans Township. A farm in Pedericktown (Oldman Township) saw its entire tomato, pepper, and string bean crop destroyed. Ninety percent of the crops on a 650 acre farm in Mannington Township was destroyed by hail. Many zucchini crops within the county were damaged. In addition to crop damage, vehicles were damaged by large hail. Over 100 vehicles were damaged at dealerships in Penns Grove and Carneys Point. It was estimated that it would take unt

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boothwyn (8 mi from Carneys Point)

National Weather Service description (English): Severe thunderstorms dropped large hail across several municipalities in Delaware County. The largest reported hail was golf ball size in Media Borough. Quarter size hail was reported in Lansdowne Borough. In Clifton Heights Borough, penny size hail covered the ground. Dime to penny size hail were reported in both Boothwyn (Upper Chichester Township) and Concord Township. Dime size hail fell in Drexel Hill (Upper Darby Township) and Parkside Borough.

May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pennsville (5 mi from Carneys Point)

Aug 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Claymont (6 mi from Carneys Point)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carneys Point

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 8, 2024EF1Stanton
10 mi from Carneys Point
1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 9, 2015EF0Garfield Park
4 mi from Carneys Point
0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 22, 2010EF0Trainer
10 mi from Carneys Point
0.3 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carneys Point

249 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carneys Point since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 202660 mph, measuredHyde Park, New Castle County Airpo, Woodcrest
12 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedSwedesboro
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 202662 mph, measuredCarneys Point Twp, Oldmans Twp.
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202645 mph, measuredLogan Twp., Midvale
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedNewport, Wilmington
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202652 mph, measuredCarneys Point Twp
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedMonroe Park, Chalfonte, Wilmington
6 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 26, 202563 mph, estimatedPedricktown
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, measuredWilmington Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202558 mph, estimatedSilverbrook, Brandywine Spgs, Bellemoor
6 wind reports
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 Carneys Point; 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 Carneys Point.

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