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Hail history for Perth Amboy, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Perth Amboy on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Perth Amboy ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Perth Amboy
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Browntown 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Perth Amboy |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Perth Amboy |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Perth Amboy by year
When hail season peaks near Perth Amboy
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (10).
Largest hail storms near Perth Amboy
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (5 mi from Perth Amboy)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (9 mi from Perth Amboy)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (9 mi from Perth Amboy)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (6 mi from Perth Amboy)
Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hopelawn (2 mi from Perth Amboy)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Perth Amboy
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | EF0 | Matawan 7 mi from Perth Amboy |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Perth Amboy
245 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Perth Amboy since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Huguenot 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Keansburg, Laurence Harbor 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Spotswood 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Todt Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Westerleigh, Linden 7 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | East Keansburg 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hazlet, Edison, Keyport 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Keyport, Union Beach, Edison 3 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 Perth Amboy; 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
- Staten Island
17 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 Perth Amboy.
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