Hail History

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Hail history for Richwood, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 22, 2014
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles249

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richwood on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Richwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 1, 20261 in
quarter		Williamstown
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Richwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 20260.75 in
penny		Washington Twp, Pitman
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Richwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Williamstown
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Richwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 4, 20251 in
quarter		Cross Keys Airport, Chews, Blackwood
5 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Richwood		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Richwood by year

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When hail season peaks near Richwood

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (4).

JanFebMar3Apr4May3Jun5Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Richwood

Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamstown (9 mi from Richwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Williamstown (Monroe Township).

May 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swedesboro (8 mi from Richwood)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in Woolwich Township.

May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Sharon (8 mi from Richwood)

Jun 29, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Turnersville (7 mi from Richwood)

May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Glassboro (2 mi from Richwood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richwood

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF1Star Cross
10 mi from Richwood		7.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2023EF1Clarksboro
7 mi from Richwood		0.7 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jun 9, 2022EF1Grenloch
9 mi from Richwood		0.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF3Harrisonville
5 mi from Richwood		12.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF0Jefferson
5 mi from Richwood		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF1New Sharon
6 mi from Richwood		1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 14, 2019EF1Blackwood
7 mi from Richwood		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 2, 2006F0Paulsboro
6 mi from Richwood		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richwood

249 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richwood since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 5, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedMullica Hill, Pitman, Mantua Twp
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedSwedesboro, South Harrison Twp, Harrisonville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedWilliamstown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedMantua
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedSouth Harrison Twp, Elk Twp, Pitman
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFranklinville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedHurffville, Mantua, Bells Lake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedPittsgrove, Glassboro, Williamstown
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFerrell, Pitman, Jefferson
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedMantua
1 wind report		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 Richwood; 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 Richwood.

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