Hail History

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Hail history for Oak Valley, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 1, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 22, 2014
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles423

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oak Valley on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Oak Valley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 1, 20260.5 in
marble		Williamstown
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Oak Valley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 20260.75 in
penny		Washington Twp, Pitman
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Oak Valley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 4, 20251 in
quarter		Fort Miffin, Chews, Blackwood
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Oak Valley		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Oak Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Oak Valley

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and August (6).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr6May6Jun6Jul6Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Oak Valley

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brooklawn (6 mi from Oak Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across northwest Camden County. Hail reached the size of golf balls in Brooklawn Borough. Quarter size hail fell in Mount Ephraim Borough and nickel size hail fell in Collingswood Borough.

May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swedesboro (10 mi from Oak Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in Woolwich Township.

May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Sharon (3 mi from Oak Valley)

May 20, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Philadelphia (9 mi from Oak Valley)

May 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Secane (10 mi from Oak Valley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Valley

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 10, 2023EF1Clarksboro
6 mi from Oak Valley		0.7 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jun 9, 2022EF1Grenloch
7 mi from Oak Valley		0.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF3Harrisonville
10 mi from Oak Valley		12.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF0Jefferson
6 mi from Oak Valley		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF1New Sharon
3 mi from Oak Valley		1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF1Blackwood
5 mi from Oak Valley		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 4, 2012EF0Gloucester Hgts
6 mi from Oak Valley		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 2, 2006F0Paulsboro
4 mi from Oak Valley		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oak Valley

423 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oak Valley since 2006, on 141 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedMullica Hill, Pitman, Mantua Twp
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedSwedesboro, South Harrison Twp, Harrisonville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202656 mph, measuredPhiladelphia Internatio, Point Breeze, Sports Complex - Philad
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedSouth Harrison Twp, Elk Twp, Pitman
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPine Valley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedHurffville, Mantua, Bells Lake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedGlenolden, Brooklawn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Glassboro, Woodbury Hgts
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFerrell, Pitman, Jefferson
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202562 mph, measuredPhiladelphia
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 Oak Valley; 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 Oak Valley.

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