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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Forked River, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forked River, NJ from September 27, 1970 through July 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 08731 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forked River, NJ · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forked River, NJ

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forked River, NJ
0.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2005
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forked River, NJ
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Forked River, NJ

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UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down around Lacey Twp. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lacey Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2024
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree damage around Lacey Township/Forked River with power outages. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Forked River, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED WIRES AND VEHICLE FIRE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Forked River, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2021
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR BROOKDALE PARK DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Lacey Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2021
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED WIRES NEAR CANTERBURY DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Lacey Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Nov 16, 2020
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE ON GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NEAR EXIT 74 (LACEY TOWNSHIP). 1 LANE BLOCKED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Lacey Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED AS THE BOW ECHO MOVED ACROSS THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lacey Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR SINCLAIR AVENUE AND CLAIRMORE AVENUE IN LANOKA HARBOR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lanoka Harbor, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN FORKED RIVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forked River, NJ
59 mph
Jun 3, 2020
5:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WXFLOW SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Lanoka Harbor, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
5:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN FORKED RIVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forked River, NJ
62 mph
Apr 9, 2020
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Lanoka Harbor, NJ
75 mph
Aug 19, 2019
5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Forked River, NJ
62 mph
Jun 2, 2019
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Lanoka Harbor, NJ
58 mph
Jun 2, 2019
3:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Lanoka Harbor, NJ
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Forked River, NJ

1 reports
F0 category
Oct 21, 1995
11:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Forked River, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak (F0 on the Fujita Scale) tornado briefly touched in Forked River along Palm Beach Drive. The tornado tore a roof from one house and uprooted several trees. No serious injuries were reported. A little farther north, the same thunderstorm uprooted several trees in Dover Township, one damaging a house and swept a mobile home from its foundation in the Homestead Run Mobile Home Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Forked River, NJ
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Forked River, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,988
Households2,057
Housing units2,749
Income
Median household income$87,455
$100k+ households47.4%
$150k+ households22.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,692
Attached single-family42
Small multifamily15
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share97.9%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share0.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,878
Renter-occupied179
Vacant units692
Home value & age
Median home value$404,600
Owner homes $300k+70.4%
Owner homes $500k+32.5%
Owner homes $750k+6.6%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,990
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Forked River have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 22 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Forked River, NJ, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forked River?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forked River, NJ is 1.00″. It was reported near Forked River, NJ on April 3, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in Forked River — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Forked River and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Forked River — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Forked River address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Forked River — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Forked River address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Forked River — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Forked River, NJ, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Forked River, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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