Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Dix, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Sep 8, 2023
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles182

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Dix on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Sep 8, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Fort Dix

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Dix in the last two years.

Hail days near Fort Dix by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Dix

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (3).

JanFebMar2Apr2May3Jun5Jul2Aug3SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Dix

Sep 8, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Browns Mills (4 mi from Fort Dix)

Sep 11, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Juliustown (3 mi from Fort Dix)

Jul 1, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Unionville (7 mi from Fort Dix)

Aug 7, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hornerstown (6 mi from Fort Dix)

Jul 29, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Holly (10 mi from Fort Dix)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Dix

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 10, 2023EF1Whitesbog
6 mi from Fort Dix		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2023EF0Buddtown
8 mi from Fort Dix		3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Crosswicks
9 mi from Fort Dix		0.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Crosswicks
8 mi from Fort Dix		0.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1North Crosswicks
8 mi from Fort Dix		0.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1North Crosswicks
8 mi from Fort Dix		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Allentown
9 mi from Fort Dix		0.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Allentown
9 mi from Fort Dix		4.0 mi long, 550 yd wide
Jul 17, 2021EF1Jobstown Airport
6 mi from Fort Dix		7.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 16, 2010EF1New Egypt
7 mi from Fort Dix		2.2 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Dix

182 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Dix since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 19, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedEastampton Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedBrowns Mills, Wrightstown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedMount Holly, Wrightstown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedColumbus, Jacksonville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedBuddtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedBrowns Mills, Fieldsboro, Jobstown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202658 mph, estimatedBordentown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Egypt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Lisbon, Stevens, Juliustown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedBordentown, Jobstown Airport
2 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 Fort Dix; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Fort Dix.

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