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Hail history for Forked River, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forked River on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Forked River
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Ocean Gate 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Forked River |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Bayville 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Forked River |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Warren Grove 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Forked River |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forked River by year
When hail season peaks near Forked River
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Forked River
Jun 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barnegat (6 mi from Forked River)
Jul 16, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Warren Grove (9 mi from Forked River)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brookville (8 mi from Forked River)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Barnegat (6 mi from Forked River)
Jul 18, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Barnegat (6 mi from Forked River)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forked River
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | Barnegat 6 mi from Forked River |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forked River
108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forked River since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 22, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 42 mph, measured | Barnegat Light 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lacey Twp, Toms River 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ocean Acres, Barnegat 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Berkeley Twp, Barnegat Light, Waretown 7 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Seaside Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Seaside Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Lake Park, Beachwood, Barnegat Pines 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Toms River 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Barnegat Pines 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Toms River Airport, Pine Lake Park 2 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 Forked 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.
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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 Forked River.
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