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 18 hail storms within 25 miles of Vineland, NJ. Of those, 9 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 7 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Vineland| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 event | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 8 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 8 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Minor | 1 event | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 events |
| 2025 | 3 events |
| 2023 | 3 events |
| 2022 | 5 events |
2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Vineland, with 7 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Vineland 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. |
| 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" | — |
| 2023-09-09 | GLENDORA, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | A 1 inch hail report from Co-op observer. Time given in report. |
| 2023-04-15 | ATCO, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | Trained spotter reports penny-sized hail. Time estimated via radar. |
| 2023-04-01 | GLASSBORO, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from Mping. |
| 2022-05-20 | GIBBSBORO, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | — |
| 2022-05-20 | BERLIN ARPT, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | An mPing report. |
| 2022-05-20 | GIBBSBORO, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2022-04-16 | KRESSON, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | An mPing report. |
| 2022-04-16 | KRESSON, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | An mPing report. |
NOAA has recorded 111 high-wind events within 25 miles of Vineland, NJ in the past five years. Of those, 111 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Destructive | 1 event |
| Severe | 3 events |
| Significant | 107 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Fortescue, NJ | 49 | Significant | Mesonet station NJ67 Fortescue. |
| 2026-07-18 | Fortescue NJWxNet, NJ | 53 | Significant | — |
| 2026-07-05 | Millville Municipal Air, NJ | 58 | Significant | — |
| 2026-07-05 | Fortescue, NJ | 58 | Significant | NJNET Fortescue station measured a 50 kt wind gust. |
| 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 | 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. |
| 2026-03-16 | BRIDGETON, NJ | 58 | Significant | Trees and wires down around Hopewell Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | VINELAND, NJ | 58 | Significant | Trees and wires down around Vineland. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | FAIRTON, NJ | 58 | Significant | Trees and wires down around Fairfield Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | PITTSGROVE, NJ | 58 | Significant | Numerous trees and wires down on Commisioners Pike. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | PALATINE, NJ | 58 | Significant | Trees and wires down around Pittsgrove. Time estimated via radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | HUSTED, NJ | 59 | Significant | The NJ WeatherNet station in Upper Deerfield measured a 59 MPH gust. |
| 2026-03-16 | GRENLOCH, NJ | 58 | Significant | Trees and wires down around Gloucester Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | NEW SHARON, NJ | 58 | Significant | Widespread tree and wire damage around Gloucester County. Deptford Township had most tree and wire damage within the county. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | GLASSBORO, NJ | 58 | Significant | Multiple wooden light poles snapped. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | SOMERDALE, NJ | 58 | Significant | Trees down, fences damaged in the Timberbirch development near Lynwood and Prospect Lane; time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-03-16 | WOODBURY HGTS, NJ | 58 | Significant | Widespread tree and wire damage around Gloucester County. Woodbury Heights had most tree and wire damage within the county. Time estimated from radar. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Vineland was on September 2, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Vineland averages roughly 4 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 9 of the 18 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Vineland in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Vineland-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 Vineland. 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 Vineland 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 ValidationVineland 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.