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Hail history for Clayton, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clayton on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Clayton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Williamstown 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Clayton |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Washington Twp, Pitman 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Clayton |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Williamstown 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Clayton |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cross Keys Airport, Blackwood 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Clayton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Clayton by year
When hail season peaks near Clayton
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Clayton
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamstown (5 mi from Clayton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Williamstown (Monroe Township).Jun 29, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Turnersville (8 mi from Clayton)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Glassboro (4 mi from Clayton)
Jun 11, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Clayton (0 mi from Clayton)
Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Mullica Hill (9 mi from Clayton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clayton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Star Cross 4 mi from Clayton |
| Jun 9, 2022 | EF1 | Grenloch 9 mi from Clayton |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF3 | Harrisonville 8 mi from Clayton |
| Jun 14, 2019 | EF1 | New Sharon 10 mi from Clayton |
| Jun 14, 2019 | EF1 | Blackwood 10 mi from Clayton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clayton
182 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clayton since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 5, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Mullica Hill, Pitman, Mantua Twp 5 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Harrison Twp, Harrisonville, Glassboro 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Williamstown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Mantua 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | South Harrison Twp, Elk Twp, Pitman 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Franklinville, Pittsgrove Twp. 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hurffville, Mantua, Bells Lake 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Palatine, Pittsgrove, Glassboro 5 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Olivet, Ferrell, Pitman 10 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mantua 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 Clayton; 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 Clayton.
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