Hail History

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Hail history for Long Branch, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2019
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles104

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Long Branch on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Long Branch ranks #1,007 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Long Branch

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Long Branch in the last two years.

Hail days near Long Branch by year

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When hail season peaks near Long Branch

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (3).

JanFeb1Mar2AprMay3Jun5Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Long Branch

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shrewsbury (4 mi from Long Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail. Time estimated from radar.

Jul 2, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shrewsbury (4 mi from Long Branch)

Aug 17, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakhurst (3 mi from Long Branch)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tinton Falls (5 mi from Long Branch)

Jul 18, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Red Bank (4 mi from Long Branch)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Long Branch

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 19, 2020EF0Phalanx
7 mi from Long Branch		1.2 mi long, 70 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Long Branch

104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Long Branch since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 14, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedRed Bank
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedDeal
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202667 mph, measuredNeptune City, Atlantic Highlands
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedOcean Grove, New Monmouth, West Long Branch
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedLittle Silver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedFair Haven, Colts Neck Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedAllenhurst, West End, Branchport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedAllenhurst, West Long Branch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedLocust, Navesink, Highland Beach
3 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 Long Branch; 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 Long Branch.

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