Hail History

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Hail history for Ocean Grove, 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 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles109

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocean Grove on 15 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.

Recent hail near Ocean Grove

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ocean Grove in the last two years.

Hail days near Ocean Grove by year

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When hail season peaks near Ocean Grove

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).

JanFeb1Mar1AprMay5Jun6Jul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ocean Grove

Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riviera Beach (8 mi from Ocean Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as golf balls in northern Brick Township.

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shrewsbury (7 mi from Ocean Grove)

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

Jul 2, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shrewsbury (7 mi from Ocean Grove)

Aug 17, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakhurst (4 mi from Ocean Grove)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tinton Falls (9 mi from Ocean Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocean Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 1, 2023EF2Manasquan
6 mi from Ocean Grove		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2020EF0Phalanx
10 mi from Ocean Grove		1.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jun 24, 2017EF0Lower Squankum
10 mi from Ocean Grove		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocean Grove

109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocean Grove since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 3, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBrielle, Deal
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202667 mph, measuredNeptune City, Manasquan
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedOcean Grove, West Long Branch, Monmouth Beach
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedLittle Silver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedAllenhurst, West End, Branchport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedPt Pleasant
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedAllenhurst, West Long Branch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202458 mph, estimatedAllenwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedShrewsbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202361 mph, measuredMonmouth Co Airport
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 Ocean Grove; 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 Ocean Grove.

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