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 29 hail storms within 25 miles of Toms River, NJ. Of those, 15 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. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 12 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Toms River| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 12 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 12 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Minor | 2 events | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 events |
| 2025 | 1 event |
| 2024 | 2 events |
| 2023 | 12 events |
| 2022 | 1 event |
| 2021 | 1 event |
2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Toms River, with 12 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Toms River 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 N Ocean Gate, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-07-27 | Bayville, NJ | Minor | 0.25" | — |
| 2026-07-18 | 1 SW Point Pleasant, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | — |
| 2026-07-16 | 1 S Warren Grove, NJ | Significant | 1.25" | Picture relayed on social media of hail approximately half dollar size. |
| 2026-07-16 | 1 WNW Manahawkin, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Measured 1 inch hail. |
| 2026-07-16 | Ship Bottom, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Manahawkin, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 2026-07-16 | 1 SE Stafford Twp., NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 2026-07-16 | 2 E Warren Grove, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | Delayed report. Reported at the Pinewood Estates neighborhood via photo from social media. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-07 | 2 E Ramtown, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-06-07 | 1 WNW Point Pleasant, NJ | Minor | 0.25" | — |
| 2026-06-07 | Brick, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | Trained spotter reported 0.5 inch hail in Brick. |
| 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. |
| 2024-04-03 | FORKED RIVER, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Report of quarter sized hail. 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. |
| 2023-09-08 | BROWNS MILLS, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | Report on social media of penny-sized hail in Browns Mills. Time given in report. |
| 2023-09-08 | BROWNS MILLS, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | Social media photo of ping pong ball sized hail in Browns Mills. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2023-09-08 | BROWNS MILLS, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Social media video showing quarter sized hail falling in Pemberton Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2023-09-08 | BROWNS MILLS, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | Social media photo of ping pong ball sized hail in Browns Mills. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2023-04-01 | ARNEYTOWN, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail report relayed via NWS Storm Survey. Time estimated from radar. |
NOAA has recorded 126 high-wind events within 25 miles of Toms River, NJ in the past five years. Of those, 124 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 86 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 15 events |
| Significant | 109 events |
| Moderate | 2 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | Upper Freehold Twp, NJ | 49 | Significant | NJNet mesonet station at Cream Ridge gusted to 49 MPH. |
| 2026-09-27 | 1 ESE Manasquan, NJ | 58 | Significant | NJNet mesonet station at Sea Girt gusted to 58 MPH. |
| 2026-09-26 | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, NJ | 67 | Severe | KNJLONGB193 Blue Beach House. |
| 2026-09-26 | Surf City, NJ | 74 | Severe | KNJSURFC12 Surf City Yacht Club. |
| 2026-09-26 | Harvey Cedars, NJ | 66 | Severe | Harvey Cedars NJNET site. |
| 2026-09-26 | Barnegat Light, NJ | 61 | Significant | BGLN4 Barnegat Light. |
| 2026-09-02 | Surf City, NJ | 68 | Severe | Surf City Yacht Club Weather Station gusted to 68 mph. |
| 2026-07-21 | 1 ESE Barnegat Light, NJ | 42 | Moderate | Barnegat Inlet Light. |
| 2026-07-16 | Ship Bottom, NJ | 77 | Severe | Personal Weather Station: Terrace View - KNJSHIPB12 gusted to 76.5 mph at 649pm. |
| 2026-07-16 | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, NJ | 61 | Significant | PWS: Beach House - KNJSHIPB30 gusted to 61.3 mph at 714pm. |
| 2026-07-16 | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, NJ | 64 | Severe | Personal Weather Station: 36th Street Brant Beach - KNJBEACH112. |
| 2026-07-16 | Ship Bottom, NJ | 65 | Severe | Personal Weather Station: Terrace View - KNJSHIPB12. |
| 2026-07-16 | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, NJ | 59 | Significant | PWS: Blue Beach House - KNJLONGB193 gusted to 58.8 mph at 714pm. |
| 2026-07-16 | Surf City, NJ | 64 | Severe | Personal Weather Station: SCYC - Surf City Yacht Club - KNJSURFC12. |
| 2026-07-16 | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, NJ | 58 | Significant | PWS: 36th Street Brant Beach - KNJBEACH112 gusted to 58 mph at 749pm. |
| 2026-07-16 | Surf City, NJ | 84 | Severe | Personal Weather Station: SCYC - Surf City Yacht Club - KNJSURFC12 gusted to 84 mph at 650pm. |
| 2026-07-05 | Barnegat Light, NJ | 58 | Significant | Barnegat Inlet Lighthouse mesonet. |
| 2026-07-05 | 1 SW Berkeley Twp, NJ | 58 | Significant | Miller Airpark AWOS. |
| 2026-07-05 | Waretown, NJ | 58 | Significant | Waretown Mesonet gusted to 58 MPH. |
| 2026-07-05 | 1 ENE Mantoloking, NJ | 58 | Significant | Brick mesonet. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Toms River was on July 16, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Toms River averages roughly 6 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 15 of the 29 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Toms River in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Toms River-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 Toms River. 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 Toms River 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 ValidationToms River 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.