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Hail history for Cape May Court House, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cape May Court House on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Cape May Court House
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Avalon 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Cape May Court House |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cape May Court House by year
When hail season peaks near Cape May Court House
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Cape May Court House
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Erma (9 mi from Cape May Court House)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls fell across sections of Lower and Middle Townships in Cape May County. Large hail was reported in Erma (Lower Township), Rio Grande (Middle Township) and Green Creek (Middle Township). The largest hail was reported in Erma.May 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Avalon (6 mi from Cape May Court House)
Jul 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Wildwood May Co Airport (7 mi from Cape May Court House)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · South Dennis (7 mi from Cape May Court House)
Jun 7, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Wildwood (7 mi from Cape May Court House)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cape May Court House
51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cape May Court House since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Feb 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Villas 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Avalon, Villas 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Sea Isle City 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cold Spg, Goshen 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Dennis 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Swainton 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | South Seaville 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Avalon 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Wildwood Crest, Cape May Nas, Erma 3 wind reports |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | West Wildwood 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 Cape May Court House; 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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10 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 Cape May Court House.
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