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Hail history for Woodstown, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Woodstown on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Woodstown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Woodstown in the last two years.
Hail days near Woodstown by year
When hail season peaks near Woodstown
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Woodstown
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deepwater (10 mi from Woodstown)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls caused vehicular and crop damage from Pennsville and Carney Townships eastward across mouch of the northern half of Salem County. Large amounts of hail damage occurred to farms in Mannington, Carney Point, Pilesgrove and Oldmans Township. A farm in Pedericktown (Oldman Township) saw its entire tomato, pepper, and string bean crop destroyed. Ninety percent of the crops on a 650 acre farm in Mannington Township was destroyed by hail. Many zucchini crops within the county were damaged. In addition to crop damage, vehicles were damaged by large hail. Over 100 vehicles were damaged at dealerships in Penns Grove and Carneys Point. It was estimated that it would take untMay 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swedesboro (5 mi from Woodstown)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in Woolwich Township.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Elks Terrace (9 mi from Woodstown)
Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Mullica Hill (8 mi from Woodstown)
Jun 29, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mullica Hill (6 mi from Woodstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Woodstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | EF1 | Clarksboro 9 mi from Woodstown |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF3 | Harrisonville 5 mi from Woodstown |
| Jun 14, 2019 | EF0 | Jefferson 8 mi from Woodstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Woodstown
123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Woodstown since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Salem, Pennsville, Mullica Hill 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Swedesboro, South Harrison Twp, Harrisonville 4 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Carneys Point Twp, Oldmans Twp. 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Carneys Point Twp, South Harrison Twp, Elk Twp 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Palatine, Pittsgrove 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ferrell, Jefferson, Aura 3 wind reports |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Pedricktown 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodstown 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Carneys Pt 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodstown, Salem 2 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 Woodstown; 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 Woodstown.
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