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Hail history for Heathcote, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Heathcote on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 17, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and September.
Recent hail near Heathcote
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Woods Tavern 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Heathcote |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Heathcote by year
When hail season peaks near Heathcote
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and September (3).
Largest hail storms near Heathcote
Aug 17, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woods Tavern (9 mi from Heathcote)
Jul 28, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Princeton Jct (5 mi from Heathcote)
May 29, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Hopewell (10 mi from Heathcote)
Sep 9, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Spotswood (10 mi from Heathcote)
Jun 29, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Highland Park (10 mi from Heathcote)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Heathcote
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF0 | Clarksville 7 mi from Heathcote |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Heathcote
184 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Heathcote since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 3, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Rocky Hill, West Windsor Twp. 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Spotswood 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Montgomery Twp 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hopewell 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rosedale, Belle Mead, Penns Neck 9 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, East Millstone, Clyde 6 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, Woods Tavern 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewisville 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 Heathcote; 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 Heathcote.
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