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Hail history for Seaside Heights, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Seaside Heights on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 3, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Seaside Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Ocean Gate 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Seaside Heights |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Bayville 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Seaside Heights |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Point Pleasant 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Seaside Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Seaside Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Seaside Heights
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Seaside Heights
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Brick Town (9 mi from Seaside Heights)
Jun 24, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Metedeconk (9 mi from Seaside Heights)
Jul 29, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Brick Town (9 mi from Seaside Heights)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Toms River (7 mi from Seaside Heights)
Jun 8, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Seaside Hgts (0 mi from Seaside Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Seaside Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2020 | EF0 | Chadwick 4 mi from Seaside Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Seaside Heights
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Seaside Heights since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lacey Twp, Toms River 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Mantoloking, Bayville, Toms River 6 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pleasant Plains 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Seaside Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Seaside Hgts 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pt Pleasant 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Lake Park, Beachwood, Barnegat Pines 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Toms River 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Brick Town 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Lake Park 1 wind report |
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 Seaside Heights; 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
- Toms River
21 hail days - Brick
22 hail days - Lakewood
23 hail days - Long Branch
13 hail days - Marlboro
29 hail days - Middletown
16 hail days - Vincentown
31 hail days - Old Bridge
30 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 Seaside Heights.
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