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Hail history for East Freehold, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Freehold on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 3, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near East Freehold
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Browntown 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from East Freehold |
| May 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | West Freehold 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from East Freehold |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near East Freehold by year
When hail season peaks near East Freehold
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near East Freehold
Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tinton Falls (10 mi from East Freehold)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Manalapan (8 mi from East Freehold)
Jul 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Smithburg (6 mi from East Freehold)
Jul 28, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Eatontown (9 mi from East Freehold)
Aug 15, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Middletown (9 mi from East Freehold)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Freehold
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Hyson 9 mi from East Freehold |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Hyson 9 mi from East Freehold |
| May 20, 2022 | EF0 | Matawan 10 mi from East Freehold |
| Aug 19, 2020 | EF0 | Phalanx 7 mi from East Freehold |
| Jun 24, 2017 | EF0 | Fort Plains 6 mi from East Freehold |
| Jun 24, 2017 | EF0 | Lower Squankum 8 mi from East Freehold |
| Aug 9, 2011 | EF0 | Perrineville 10 mi from East Freehold |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Freehold
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Freehold since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 8, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Marlboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Freehold Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Manalapan Township 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Freehold, Manalapan Township, Aberdeen 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Freehold, Howell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Freehold 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hyson 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Englishtown, South Old Bridge, Colts Neck Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Freehold 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Freehold, Colts Neck Airport 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 East Freehold; 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 East Freehold.
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