Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 73 hail storms within 25 miles of Jackson, NJ. Of those, 42 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 37 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Jackson| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 3 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 9 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 30 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 30 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Minor | 1 event | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 events |
| 2025 | 7 events |
| 2023 | 16 events |
| 2022 | 37 events |
| 2021 | 1 event |
2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Jackson, with 37 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Jackson typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 3 NW Williamstown, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-09-02 | 2 NW Williamstown, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 2026-09-02 | Williamstown, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail reported in Williamstown. |
| 2026-08-27 | 1 SW Pitman, NJ | Moderate | 0.70" | — |
| 2026-08-27 | 2 E Washington Twp, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 2026-07-27 | Williamstown, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Public report of quarter size hail in Williamstown with flooding. |
| 2026-06-22 | East Greenwich Twp, NJ | Minor | 0.25" | Report of pea sized hail. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | 1 NE Burlington Twp, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | A trained spotter shared a photo of quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | 1 NNE Burlington Twp, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | Video and photos via X showing hail around half inch diameter falling near Burlington. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | 1 NE Burlington Twp, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | 2 minutes of hail up to 1.5 inch diameter. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | STEVENS, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | Two minutes of hail up to 1.5 inch diameter. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | STEVENS, NJ | Significant | 1.25" | Trained spotter reports a lot of pea sized hail, but a few hailstones up to half dollar sized. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2025-05-03 | ROCKLEDGE, PA | Significant | 1.00" | A report of 1 inch diameter hail was relayed through MPing. |
| 2025-04-04 | CROSS KEYS ARPT, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | CHEWS, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | BLACKWOOD, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | NATIONAL PARK, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | PAULSBORO, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | FT MIFFIN, PA | Significant | 1.00" | Airport observer reported 1 inch hail at Philadelphia International Airport. The period of the Hail event was 11 minutes. |
| 2023-09-09 | GLENDORA, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | A 1 inch hail report from Co-op observer. Time given in report. |
NOAA has recorded 320 high-wind events within 25 miles of Jackson, NJ in the past five years. Of those, 318 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Destructive | 1 event |
| Severe | 7 events |
| Significant | 310 events |
| Moderate | 2 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Philadelphia Internatio, PA | 56 | Significant | ASOS station KPHL Philadelphia International Airport. |
| 2026-07-05 | 2 WSW Folsom, NJ | 65 | Severe | EM in Collings Lakes reports gusts 60-65 MPH. Multiple trees and wires down around the area. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | BELLS LAKE, NJ | 58 | Significant | Several trees and wires down across Washington Twp. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | HURFFVILLE, NJ | 58 | Significant | Several trees and wires down across Pitman. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | BRIDESBURG, PA | 58 | Significant | News broadcast reports a tree down in Port Richmond near Interstate 95 and Allegheny Avenue Exit 25. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | MANTUA, NJ | 58 | Significant | Several trees and wires down across Mantua Township. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | WINSLOW JCT, NJ | 58 | Significant | Multiple reports of trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | CHELTENHAM, PA | 58 | Significant | Trees down around Tookany Creek Park. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Large tree limb downed near intersection of Jeanes Street and Solly Ave. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Large tree limb downed within 8100 block of Pine Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Tree limb downed near intersection of Ferndale Street and Rhawn Street. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Several large tree limbs downed within the 8000 block of Burholme Ave. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | TACONY, PA | 58 | Significant | Multiple large tree branches and a tree snapped. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | JACKSONVILLE, NJ | 58 | Significant | Large tree limbs snapped. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | TIMBUCTOO, NJ | 58 | Significant | Multiple reports of wires down. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | COLUMBUS, NJ | 58 | Significant | Several large trees were blown down in the vicinity of Mill Lane near Columbus. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-14 | BROOKLAWN, NJ | 58 | Significant | Wires down in Gloucester City. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-12 | MEDFORD, NJ | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees down on Branin Road in Medford. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-12 | BUDDTOWN, NJ | 58 | Significant | Wires down near Big Hill Road in Southampton Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-12 | NORTH FRIENDSHIP, NJ | 58 | Significant | Tree down at Sooy Place Road and South Park Road in Tabernacle. Time estimated from radar. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Jackson was on September 2, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Jackson averages roughly 15 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 42 of the 73 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Jackson in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Jackson-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in NJ cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Jackson. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Jackson took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationJackson sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.