Sayreville Junction Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Sayreville Junction, NJ

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 56 hail storms within 25 miles of Sayreville Junction, NJ. Of those, 34 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 ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 27 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Sayreville Junction Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Severe3 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant31 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate21 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Sayreville Junction Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202615 events
20253 events
20242 events
202327 events
20225 events
20214 events

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Sayreville Junction, with 27 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Sayreville Junction typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Sayreville Junction Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Sayreville Junction

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-27 1 SW Browntown, NJ Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-27 1 SW Browntown, NJ Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-07-15 Orange, NJ Moderate 0.75" Dime size hail.
2026-06-07 1 E Rumson, NJ Moderate 0.50" Delayed report...trained spotter relays a photo of half-inch hail on a boat on the Navesink River.
2026-03-06 2 S Spotswood, NJ Significant 1.23" Mesonet station CW1053 Monroe Twp.
2026-03-06 3 NW Bridgewater, NJ Significant 1.17" ASOS station KSMQ Somerville.
2026-03-06 1 ESE Peapack And Glads, NJ Significant 1.01" Mesonet station FHLN4 1.4 N Far Hills.
2026-03-06 3 NNW Bridgewater, NJ Significant 1.29" Mesonet station FW8114 Bridgewater.
2026-03-06 2 SSE Bedminster Twp, NJ Significant 1.16" Mesonet station 1377D 2 SSE Bedminster Twp.
2026-03-06 Bridgewater, NJ Significant 1.15" Mesonet station BRDRR Bridgewater.
2026-03-06 1 N Pleasant Plains, NJ Significant 1.08" Mesonet station BKRN4 1.3 N Pleasant Plains.
2026-03-06 Woodbridge, NJ Significant 1.05" Mesonet station EW5922 Woodbridge.
2026-03-06 1 NW Florham Park, NJ Significant 1.08" Mesonet station MSTN4 1.4 NW Florham Park.
2026-03-06 1 ENE Long Hill Twp, NJ Significant 1.15" Mesonet station FW9434 Long Hill Twsp.
2026-03-03 3 NW Bridgewater, NJ Minor 0.03" ASOS station KSMQ Somerville.
2025-09-06 WOODS TAVERN, NJ Moderate 0.88" Nickel size hail was reported in Hillsborough.
2025-07-03 GREAT KILLS, NY Significant 1.00" Photo shared by NYC Emergency Management of quarter sized hail in Huguenot.
2025-05-03 WEST FREEHOLD, NJ Significant 1.00" Estimated maximum hail size of 1 inch was reported by an observer through the Mping application.
2024-08-06 BASKING RIDGE ARPT, NJ Significant 1.00" Delayed Report: Video of estimated to be quarter size hail sent in over social media at Lord Stirling Park. Time estimated from radar.
2024-04-03 HYSON, NJ Significant 1.00" Multiple reports of dime to quarter-sized hail near Jackson. One photo of close comparison to quarter on social media.

Wind Storm History — Sayreville Junction Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 377 high-wind events within 25 miles of Sayreville Junction, NJ in the past five years. Of those, 374 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 71 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe21 events
Significant353 events
Moderate3 events

Recent Wind Events Near Sayreville Junction

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-09-27 Sea Bright, NJ 66 Severe —
2026-08-07 1 WNW Keansburg, NJ 44 Moderate Mesonet station KSBN4 1.0 NW Keansburg.
2026-08-07 3 NW Bridgewater, NJ 47 Significant ASOS station KSMQ Somerville.
2026-08-07 1 WSW Perth Amboy, NJ 47 Significant Mesonet station XPER Perth Amboy.
2026-07-15 2 N Tompkinsville, NY 61 Significant Mesonet station ROBN4 Robbins Reef, NJ.
2026-07-04 1 NE Neptune City, NJ 67 Severe Bradley Beach mesonet gusted to 67 MPH.
2026-07-04 2 NW Westerleigh, NY 68 Severe Mesonet station MHRN6 2 SE Elizabeth.
2026-07-04 1 ENE Bayonne, NJ 67 Severe Mesonet station XBYO Bayonne.
2026-07-04 1 SSW Flatbush, NY 59 Significant Mesonet station BKLN Brooklyn College.
2026-07-03 1 SSW Westerleigh, NY 58 Significant Mesonet station STAT College of Staten Island.
2026-07-03 Newark Airport, NJ 71 Severe ASOS station KEWR Newark Liberty Airport.
2026-07-03 Perth Amboy, NJ 70 Severe Perth Amboy mesonet gusted to 61 kt.
2026-07-03 1 SW Linden, NJ 58 Significant AWOS station KLDJ Linden Airport.
2026-06-22 PERRINEVILLE, NJ 58 Significant Tree reported down. Time estimated from radar.
2026-06-22 3 NW Bridgewater, NJ 45 Moderate ASOS station KSMQ Somerville.
2026-06-22 CASTLETON CORNERS, NY 58 Significant Two trees down near Westerleigh on Staten Island.
2026-06-22 NEW YORK, NY 58 Significant Five trees down across Brooklyn.
2026-06-14 PRINCETON, NJ 58 Significant Downed Trees on NJ 27 Northbound North of US 206. Time estimated from radar.
2026-06-12 THREE BRIDGES, NJ 58 Significant Trees down in Readington Township. Time estimated from radar.
2026-06-12 NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ 58 Significant Tree down on Prospect Ave and Arlington Blvd. There are also power lines down in the same area.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sayreville Junction Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Sayreville Junction, NJ?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Sayreville Junction was on March 6, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Sayreville Junction?

Sayreville Junction averages roughly 11 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 34 of the 56 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Sayreville Junction?

The largest documented hail near Sayreville Junction in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Sayreville Junction-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in NJ?

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.

How do I check hail history for a specific Sayreville Junction address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Sayreville Junction. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Sayreville Junction

If your property in or near Sayreville Junction 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.

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Why Sayreville Junction's Location Matters for Hail

Sayreville Junction 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.

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