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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Penns Grove, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Penns Grove, NJ from September 22, 1987 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Penns Grove, NJ · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Penns Grove, NJ

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carneys Point Twp, NJ
0.75″ hail
Sep 22, 1987
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Penns Grove, NJ

16 reports
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62 mph
Aug 8, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured from a handheld anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Carneys Point Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large branches were blown down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carneys Point Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Nov 26, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst occurred in the Lennox Run development in Pedricktown. Estimated maximum winds were 60 to 70 mph. The most significant damage occurred at a residence on Clara Drive where a pontoon boat was blown off a trailer into a wood fence... doors to a shed were damaged... and a portion of fascia board was blown off. The homeowner noted damage visible on the interior of the outer walls on the second floor... though there was not any visible damage on the exterior of the wall. No damage was noted outside of this development. The estimated maximum wind speed was determined with the damage to the fascia board.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Oldmans Twp., NJ
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: Several photos sent in from a trained spotter of trees down throughout Carneys Point. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carneys Point Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED WIRES NEAR CEDAR ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Penns Grove, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES WERE DOWNED IN PENNS GROVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Penns Grove, NJ
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
4:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF DOWNED POWER LINES FROM PENNS GROVE TO PENNSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Penns Grove, NJ
58 mph
Aug 1, 2011
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The gust front from a severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of large tree limbs and wires in Carneys Point Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Carneys Pt, NJ
58 mph
Apr 5, 2011
9:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and power lines in western Salem County in and around Carney's Point Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Carneys Pt, NJ
58 mph
Aug 9, 2009
5:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees and power lines mainly across the western half of Salem County. In Mannington Township, the wind ripped an historic cupola on top of the historic yellow barn on a farm on Kings Highway. About 3,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Penns Grove, NJ
60 mph
Jul 2, 2006
6:45 PM EST
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Penns Grove, NJ
58 mph
Jul 6, 2003
10:49 PM EST
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Friendship, NJ
60 mph
May 24, 1999
2:30 PM EST
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carneys Pt, NJ
70 mph
Apr 30, 1996
3:33 PM EST
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carneys Pt, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 7, 1991
10:05 AM CST
Wind report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Penns Grove, NJ

1 reports
F2 category
Aug 17, 1988
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Penns Grove, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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

Penns Grove, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,860
Households1,540
Housing units1,838
Income
Median household income$43,889
$100k+ households32.7%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached895
Attached single-family332
Small multifamily285
Large multifamily326
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share48.7%
Attached-home share18.1%
Multifamily share33.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied588
Renter-occupied952
Vacant units298
Home value & age
Median home value$170,100
Owner homes $300k+25.3%
Owner homes $500k+15.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1956
Older-home share88.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,172
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 16 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Penns Grove, NJ, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Penns Grove?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Penns Grove, NJ is 1.00″. It was reported near Carneys Point Twp, NJ on May 28, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in Penns Grove — 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 Penns Grove and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Penns Grove — 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 Penns Grove address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Penns Grove — 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 Penns Grove address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Penns Grove — 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 Penns Grove, NJ, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Penns Grove, 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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