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Hail history for Beach Haven West, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beach Haven West on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Beach Haven West
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Warren Grove, Manahawkin, Surf City 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Beach Haven West |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Beach Haven West by year
When hail season peaks near Beach Haven West
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Beach Haven West
Jun 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Manahawkin (2 mi from Beach Haven West)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Manahawkin at 12:46 pm EDT on the 22nd. The hail caused dents in cars and shredded leaves.Jul 16, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Warren Grove (8 mi from Beach Haven West)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brookville (9 mi from Beach Haven West)
Jul 21, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Manahawkin (2 mi from Beach Haven West)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Manahawkin (2 mi from Beach Haven West)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beach Haven West
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | Barnegat 6 mi from Beach Haven West |
| Jul 9, 2021 | EF0 | Tuckerton 10 mi from Beach Haven West |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF1 | Brant Beach 3 mi from Beach Haven West |
| Aug 13, 2013 | EF0 | Cedar Run 2 mi from Beach Haven West |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beach Haven West
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beach Haven West since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Surf City 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 42 mph, measured | Barnegat Light, Stafford Twp 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 84 mph, measured | Surf City, Ship Bottom, Stafford Twp 14 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Barnegat Light, Waretown 2 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Surf City, Harvey Cedars 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Creek Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Beach Haven Terrace 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tuckerton 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Parkertown 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Brant Beach 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 Beach Haven West; 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 Beach Haven West.
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