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Hail history for Rio Grande, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rio Grande on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Rio Grande
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rio Grande in the last two years.
Hail days near Rio Grande by year
When hail season peaks near Rio Grande
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Rio Grande
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Erma (3 mi from Rio Grande)
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.Jul 27, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Wildwood May Co Airport (2 mi from Rio Grande)
Jun 7, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Wildwood (4 mi from Rio Grande)
Jun 27, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Cape May (6 mi from Rio Grande)
Jun 12, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Cape May (6 mi from Rio Grande)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rio Grande
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Cape May Point 8 mi from Rio Grande |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rio Grande
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rio Grande 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 | 43 mph, measured | Villas, North Cape May 2 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande; 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 Rio Grande.
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