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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Trenton, NJ from April 6, 1957 through March 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 08608 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Trenton, NJ · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Trenton, NJ

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 22, 1987
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NJ
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 1980
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 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 Trenton, NJ

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UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NJ DOT - TOC South: Downed Tree on NJ 31 Southbound North of CR 622/Olden Ave (Ewing Twp)... 1 center lane of 4 lanes closed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Prospect Park, NJ
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES OF LARGE TREES DOWNED ON LALOR STREET IN HAMILTON... NJ. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Trenton, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2021
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON AN APARTMENT BUILDING OFF SULLIVAN WAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Ewing, NJ
UNK mph
May 26, 2021
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND WIRES NEAR BUNTING AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Trenton, NJ
63 mph
Mar 28, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 63 MPH THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST MEASURED VIA A HOME WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trenton, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND WIRES NEAR SANHICAN DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Prospect Park, NJ
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2020
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN HAMILTON TWP... ESPECIALLY ON REDFERN ST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hamilton Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND WIRES NEAR BUNTING AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Trenton, NJ
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2020
6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED WIRES FROM STRONG WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Prospect Park, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2019
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trenton, NJ
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2019
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN PARK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Prospect Park, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE ON STATE HIGHWAY 31 NEAR OLDEN AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weber Park, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2016
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOME TREES DOWN IN TRENTON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trenton, NJ
60 mph
Jul 15, 2014
3:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires in Trenton. A wind gust of 51 mph was recorded at Mercer County Airport and a wind gust of 50 mph was recorded within the city of Trenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Trenton, NJ
60 mph
Jul 8, 2014
8:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees within Trenton. Nearby Mercer County Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 48 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ

2 reports
F1 category
Sep 23, 2003
7:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado (on the Fujita Scale) touched down in the eastern part of Trenton around Hillcrest and traveled northeast passing through the southern part of Ewing Township and into southwestern half of Lawrence Township before it lifted around the Franklin Corner area. Two persons were injured and many people were trapped in the vehicles. The worst wind damage and the strongest part of the tornado occurred near the intersection of Prospect Street and Olden Avenue in Ewing Township. Utility poles were snapped, power lines were on vehicles, store front windows were smashed and a couple of roofs were torn away. The roof of a chapel, towing service and Cadillac dealership were all badly damaged. Many vehicles at the dealership were damaged. Olden Avenue was closed for several days while debris was removed. Two trees fell through a home on Hazelhurst Avenue. A school bus was trapped by downed wires, but no children were injured. dealership lost its roof. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down and several telephone poles were snapped. In Lawrence Township, most of the tornado's damage occurred to the trees. Hundreds of stately trees were either snapped or uprooted. Numerous large trees were knocked down particularly along U.S. Routes 1 and 206 and the Princeton Pike. Other roadways with extensive tree damage included Darrah Lane, Stonicker Drive and Texas Avenue. The door was pulled from one home on Glenn Avenue. The roof of the library was peeled by the high winds. Downed trees and lines left many side streets impassable. The tornado remained on the ground for about five miles and its path width was about 100 yards. The estimated maximum winds were around 90 mph and the preliminary damage estimate was one million dollars. More than 50,000 homes and business lost power in Mercer, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties because of the squall line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. All power was restored by the afternoon of the 24th.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Trenton, NJ
F0 category
Jun 22, 1996
5:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Trenton, NJ
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Trenton, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Trenton, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population89,966
Households32,104
Housing units35,871
Income
Median household income$47,102
$100k+ households30.2%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,506
Attached single-family15,638
Small multifamily7,282
Large multifamily7,414
Mobile homes31
Housing mix
Single-family share15.4%
Attached-home share43.6%
Multifamily share41.0%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,537
Renter-occupied20,567
Vacant units3,767
Home value & age
Median home value$122,500
Owner homes $300k+15.1%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1950
Older-home share83.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars22,779
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 39 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Trenton, NJ, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Trenton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Trenton, NJ is 1.75″. It was reported near Trenton, NJ on June 3, 1980.

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

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

I am selling a home in Trenton — 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 Trenton address?

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