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Hail history for Leisure, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leisure on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Leisure
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Ocean Gate 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Leisure |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Bayville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Leisure |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Point Pleasant 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Leisure |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Leisure by year
When hail season peaks near Leisure
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Leisure
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riviera Beach (7 mi from Leisure)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as golf balls in northern Brick Township.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Plains (5 mi from Leisure)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Brick Town (3 mi from Leisure)
Jun 24, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Metedeconk (5 mi from Leisure)
Jul 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Van Hiseville (9 mi from Leisure)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leisure
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Hyson 9 mi from Leisure |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Hyson 8 mi from Leisure |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Manasquan 9 mi from Leisure |
| Apr 21, 2020 | EF0 | Chadwick 7 mi from Leisure |
| Jun 24, 2017 | EF0 | Lower Squankum 9 mi from Leisure |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leisure
188 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leisure since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Toms River, Lakehurst, Brielle 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Mantoloking, Toms River, Ocean Gate 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Manasquan 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pleasant Plains 1 wind report |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lakewood 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Seaside Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Candlewood 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hyson, Lakewood Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pt Pleasant 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lakewood Airport 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 Leisure; 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
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25 hail days - Piscataway
32 hail days - New Brunswick
27 hail days - Edison
31 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days
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 Leisure.
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