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Cape May County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Cape May County, New Jersey has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 17 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Cape May County, New Jersey showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Cape May County, New Jersey. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Cape May County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Cape May County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

17
Events (12 mo)
0
Hail
16
Wind
1
Tornado
67
Max wind (mph)
Sep 26, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 21, 2026 tornado event near Cape May Point, Cape May County, New Jersey, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 21, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near Cape May Point. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex County. In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

“WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex County. In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

Friday, September 25, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex County. In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex County. In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in Cape May County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Cape May County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Video was shared on social media of a waterspout moving ashore. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Cape May Point

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Cape May County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“54th street mesonet in Sea Isle City. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Sea Isle City

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Cape May County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern, and southern New Jersey. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern, and southern New Jersey. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

Friday, December 19, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Delaware and central and southern New Jersey. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

Saturday, November 15, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cape May County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Cape May County, NJ?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 17 severe weather events in Cape May County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Cape May County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Cape May County.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Cape May County?

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