Hail History

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Hail history for South Old Bridge, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 27, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 9, 2023
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles179

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Old Bridge on 31 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.

Recent hail near South Old Bridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 27, 20260.75 in
penny		Browntown
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from South Old Bridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near South Old Bridge by year

10607108092103114121131411516117182193205211225232425126

When hail season peaks near South Old Bridge

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).

Jan2FebMar3Apr2May9Jun8Jul4Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near South Old Bridge

Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (8 mi from South Old Bridge)

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 (9 mi from South Old Bridge)

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hopelawn (9 mi from South Old Bridge)

Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Manalapan (10 mi from South Old Bridge)

Aug 15, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Middletown (10 mi from South Old Bridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Old Bridge

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2022EF0Matawan
8 mi from South Old Bridge		0.8 mi long, 225 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Old Bridge

179 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Old Bridge since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedMarlboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202647 mph, measuredPerth Amboy, Laurence Harbor, Edison
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedSpotswood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedManalapan Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, measuredPerth Amboy, Manalapan Township, Aberdeen
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedEdison, Keyport, Hopelawn
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202664 mph, measuredKeyport, Union Beach, Edison
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedJamesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202563 mph, estimatedNorth Brunswick, Keasbey, Parlin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202559 mph, measuredKeyport, Keasbey
2 wind reports		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 South Old Bridge; 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 South Old Bridge.

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