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Hail history for Pennington, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pennington on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 23, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and April.
Recent hail near Pennington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Washington Crossin 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Pennington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pennington by year
When hail season peaks near Pennington
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Pennington
Jul 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pennington (1 mi from Pennington)
Jul 16, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Morrisville (9 mi from Pennington)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Stoopville (8 mi from Pennington)
Jul 28, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Titusville (5 mi from Pennington)
May 29, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Hopewell (5 mi from Pennington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pennington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2024 | EF0 | Slackwood 6 mi from Pennington |
| Feb 21, 2023 | EF2 | Lewisville 6 mi from Pennington |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF1 | Buckmanville 8 mi from Pennington |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF0 | Clarksville 6 mi from Pennington |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | New Hope 8 mi from Pennington |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | Titusville 8 mi from Pennington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pennington
232 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pennington since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 2, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Rocky Hill, West Windsor Twp. 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Washington Crossi, Pennington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ewing 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morrisville, East Trenton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Washington Crossing, Princeton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ewing Township 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hopewell, Yardley, Pennington 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | East Trenton, Pennington, Trenton Airport 9 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wertsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Ajax Park, Trenton Airport, Lewisville 4 wind reports |
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 Pennington; 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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40 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 Pennington.
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