Hail History

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Hail history for West Freehold, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesMay 3, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)May 3, 2025
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles150

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Freehold on 20 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 West Freehold

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 3, 20251 in
quarter		West Freehold
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from West Freehold		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 West Freehold by year

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When hail season peaks near West Freehold

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (4).

Jan2FebMar2Apr2May4Jun8Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Freehold

Jun 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Manalapan (6 mi from West Freehold)

Jul 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Smithburg (3 mi from West Freehold)

May 29, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Adelphia (2 mi from West Freehold)

Jun 18, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Matawan Airport (9 mi from West Freehold)

Jul 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Holmdel (10 mi from West Freehold)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Freehold

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 1, 2023EF2Holmeson
8 mi from West Freehold		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF2Hyson
6 mi from West Freehold		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF2Hyson
7 mi from West Freehold		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 24, 2017EF0Fort Plains
5 mi from West Freehold		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 24, 2017EF0Lower Squankum
8 mi from West Freehold		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 9, 2011EF0Perrineville
7 mi from West Freehold		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Freehold

150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Freehold since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 8, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedMarlboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedFreehold Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedManalapan Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedFreehold, Manalapan Township
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedPerrineville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedEast Freehold, Howell
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedJamesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedPerrineville, Freehold
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedCandlewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedHyson
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 West 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.

Nearby cities

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 West Freehold.

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