Hail History

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Hail history for Hamilton Square, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20231.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 23, 2008
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles243

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hamilton Square on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 23, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Recent hail near Hamilton Square

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hamilton Square in the last two years.

Hail days near Hamilton Square by year

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When hail season peaks near Hamilton Square

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and April (3).

Jan1Feb1Mar3Apr2May1Jun6Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hamilton Square

Jul 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pennington (10 mi from Hamilton Square)

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · White Horse (2 mi from Hamilton Square)

Apr 1, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Allentown (5 mi from Hamilton Square)

May 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Groveville (3 mi from Hamilton Square)

Mar 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Hamilton Square (0 mi from Hamilton Square)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hamilton Square

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 14, 2024EF0Slackwood
4 mi from Hamilton Square
0.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Crosswicks
5 mi from Hamilton Square
0.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Crosswicks
5 mi from Hamilton Square
0.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1North Crosswicks
5 mi from Hamilton Square
0.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1North Crosswicks
5 mi from Hamilton Square
1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Allentown
6 mi from Hamilton Square
0.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Allentown
7 mi from Hamilton Square
4.0 mi long, 550 yd wide
Feb 21, 2023EF2Lewisville
4 mi from Hamilton Square
5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF0Clarksville
6 mi from Hamilton Square
2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF1Robbinsville Airport
4 mi from Hamilton Square
1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 7, 2019EF0Windsor
6 mi from Hamilton Square
0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hightstown
6 mi from Hamilton Square
0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hamilton Square

243 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hamilton Square since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 1, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedFairless Hills
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202645 mph, measuredTullytown, West Windsor Twp.
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedHamilton Square
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedEwing
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedMorrisville, East Trenton
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedFairless, White Horse, Princeton
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedFieldsboro, Ewing Township
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202658 mph, estimatedBordentown
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, measuredEast Trenton, Trenton Airport, Ajax Park
6 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedBordentown
1 wind report
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 Hamilton Square; 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 Hamilton Square.

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