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Hail history for South Toms River, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Toms River on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near South Toms River
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Ocean Gate 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from South Toms River |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Bayville 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from South Toms River |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Toms River by year
When hail season peaks near South Toms River
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near South Toms River
Jun 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whiting (9 mi from South Toms River)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in the Whiting section of Manchester Township.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Plains (5 mi from South Toms River)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Brick Town (10 mi from South Toms River)
Jul 29, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Brick Town (10 mi from South Toms River)
Jun 21, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Cedar Crest (7 mi from South Toms River)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Toms River
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2020 | EF0 | Chadwick 8 mi from South Toms River |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Toms River
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Toms River since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Manchester Twp, Lacey Twp, Toms River 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Berkeley Twp, Bayville, Toms River 5 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pleasant Plains 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Seaside Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Seaside Hgts, Whiting 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lakewood Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lakewood Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ridgeway 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Lake Park, Beachwood, Barnegat Pines 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Toms River 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 South Toms River; 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.
Nearby cities
- Toms River
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25 hail days - East Brunswick
24 hail days - Levittown
25 hail days - Jackson
26 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 South Toms River.
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