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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sussex, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sussex, NJ from March 21, 1976 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
59
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sussex, NJ · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sussex, NJ

6 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
5:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF HAIL THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS ON THE NY/NJ STATE BORDER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW High Point, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Sussex.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sussex, NJ
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2012
1:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell in Sussex.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sussex, NJ
0.88″ hail
Sep 13, 2010
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Sparta.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sussex, NJ
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2002
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Colesville, NJ
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1996
3:57 PM EST
Hail report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sussex, 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 Sussex, NJ

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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down across Wantage. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on Wantage blocking roadways. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees near the intersection of Libertyville Rd and County Road 519. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Thomas Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Pellettown, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wire downed from OEM. Time est.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sussex, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs and branches down in Sussex... NJ. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sussex, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NJ DOT - STMC: Downed tree and Downed wires on NJ 23 both directions North of Wantage School Rd (Wantage Twp) All lanes closed. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: State police reported trees down in Wantage... NJ. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 519. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received several photos from a trained spotter of several trees down at Pleasant Acres Campground in Wantage. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of multiple 3-5 inch tree limbs broken with power lines down at intersection of libertyville road and county route 519 in wantage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM WANTAGE TWP TO CORRECT TIME. TREE DOWN REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MPING REPORT OF TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SOME SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sussex, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS ONTO WIRES WITH A FIRE REPORTED ON ARMSTRONG ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wantage Twp, 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 Sussex, NJ

1 reports
EF2 category
Jul 29, 2009
1:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sussex, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado touched down in Wantage Township at about 248 p.m. EDT on the 29th. It was the first confirmed tornado in Sussex County since August of 1990, the first tornado of F2 or EF2 strength ever in the county since records started in 1950 and the first tornado to reach EF2 or F2 strength in New Jersey since the Manalapan tornado of May 27, 2001. The tornado remained on the ground for 6.6 miles before it crossed the border into New York State. Its maximum width was about 100 yards and its highest estimated wind speed was 120 mph. The tornado damaged thousands of trees, decimated acres of farmland and some rural property.||The tornado touched down near the intersection of Route 519 and Rutgers Road, then crossed Libertyville Road, Snoyer Road and Ramsey Road, producing minor tree and limb damage along the way. More substantial damage, mainly in the form of downed trees and some minor structural damage, occurred after the tornado crossed New Jersey State Route 23 near its intersection with Unionville Road and Rose Morrow Road. The worst damage of the entire tornado occurred along Beemer Road and on the north side of New Jersey State Route 23. Substantial damage occurred to the Ricker Farm, as two barns and one silo were destroyed. Two other barns suffered severe wind damage. Some minor damage also occurred to the adjacent farmhouse. Pieces of one barn roof were found three quarters of a mile away. A two week old calf was killed by the flying debris, two others were thrown fifty feet, but not seriously hurt. Damage estimates for the Ricker farm reached as high as $500,000. ||Hundreds of trees were felled further north along Beemer Road, and power was out for several hours as power lines were brought down by the tornado and falling trees. The tornado weakened after it crossed Wolfpit Road and Black Dirt Road on its way into New York State. On Wolfpit Road, it ripped the porch from a home and lifted a boat and carried it one quarter of a mile away. A vineyard in the township was also damaged. The tornado crossed into Orange County, New York near Quarry Road as an EF-1. No other deaths or injuries were reported from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .74 N Libertyville, 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

Sussex, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,004
Households979
Housing units1,023
Income
Median household income$72,601
$100k+ households36.0%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached392
Attached single-family56
Small multifamily341
Large multifamily234
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share38.3%
Attached-home share5.5%
Multifamily share56.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied358
Renter-occupied621
Vacant units44
Home value & age
Median home value$258,400
Owner homes $300k+30.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1954
Older-home share85.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars904
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 59 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Sussex, NJ, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sussex?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sussex, NJ is 1.50″. It was reported near High Point, NJ on June 28, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sussex — 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 Sussex address?

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