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Hail history for Wildwood, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wildwood on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Wildwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Avalon 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wildwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wildwood by year
When hail season peaks near Wildwood
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Wildwood
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Erma (6 mi from Wildwood)
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 (9 mi from Wildwood)
Jul 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Wildwood May Co Airport (5 mi from Wildwood)
Jun 7, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Wildwood (1 mi from Wildwood)
Jun 27, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Cape May (7 mi from Wildwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wildwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Cape May Point 9 mi from Wildwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wildwood
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wildwood since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 21, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Villas 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Avalon, Villas, North Cape May 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Cape May 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cold Spg, Goshen 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | North Cape May 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Swainton 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 | 64 mph, measured | North Cape May, West Wildwood 2 wind reports |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 69 mph, measured | West Cape May, Cape May 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 Wildwood; 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 Wildwood.
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