Ocean County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Ocean County, New Jersey recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 61 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 58 high-wind reports with gusts up to 84 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.
Ocean County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Ocean County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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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
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 25, 2026
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, September 24, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday.”
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday.”
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Surf City Yacht Club weather station gusted to 68 mph. (PHI)”
- Wind 68 mph Surf City SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down in Stafford Twp. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Stafford Twp SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Public shared video on social media of Yellowbank Rd flooded. (PHI)”
“Trees reported down around Lacey Twp. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NE Toms River SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lacey Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Manchester Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lakewood Twp SPC verified report
Thursday, July 16, 2026
12 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 84 mph
“Personal Weather Station: SCYC - Surf City Yacht Club - KNJSURFC12 gusted to 84 mph at 650pm. (PHI)”
“Delayed report. Reported at the Pinewood Estates neighborhood via photo from social media. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind 84 mph Surf City SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 2 E Warren Grove SPC verified report
- Wind 73 mph 1 SSW Ship Bottom SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph Ship Bottom SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 1 SSW Ship Bottom SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 WNW Manahawkin SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Manahawkin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Eagleswood Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Ocean Acres SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Stafford Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Barnegat SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Eagleswood Twp SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Barnegat Inlet Lighthouse mesonet. (PHI)”
“Several trees and wires down around Berkeley Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind 58 mph 1 N Mantoloking SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph Barnegat Light SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 1 SW Berkeley Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Bayville SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Picture on social media showed multiple large limbs blown down. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Lakehurst SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“Trees and wires down around Lakewood. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Trees and wires down around Plumstead. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind 67 mph Surf City SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 1 NW Ship Bottom SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lakewood Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE New Egypt SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ocean County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ocean County, NJ?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 61 severe weather events in Ocean 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 Ocean County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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