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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Vista Center, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Vista Center, NJ from June 13, 1987 through March 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vista Center, NJ · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Vista Center, NJ

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2024
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of dime to quarter-sized hail near Jackson. One photo of close comparison to quarter on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, NJ
0.88″ hail
Aug 3, 2012
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped nickel size hail in Jackson Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jackson, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2011
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters fell from a severe thunderstorm in Jackson Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: .82 S Van Hiseville, NJ
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2004
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cassville, NJ
0.75″ hail
Aug 3, 1991
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 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 Vista Center, NJ

26 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
4:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down around Jackson. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Jackson, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jackson, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some downed trees resulted in power outages. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Jackson, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2024
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in area of Jackson. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Jackson, NJ
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PATH OF TREE DAMAGE INCLUDING TREES SNAPPED AND SHED MOVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Jackson, NJ
59 mph
Jun 3, 2020
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Jackson, NJ
60 mph
Apr 21, 2020
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREE LIMBS DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2019
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2017
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR JACKSON. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2017
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN ON HOUSE AND A CAR... TIME ESTIMATED
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson Twp, NJ
58 mph
Jun 18, 2013
12:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Jackson Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jackson, NJ
64 mph
Jul 7, 2012
6:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees in Jackson Township. A downed tree damaged one home. About 4,400 homes and businesses lost power in the township.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jackson, NJ
60 mph
Jul 29, 2011
6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees in Jackson Township and damaged a couple of homes and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jackson, NJ
60 mph
Jul 7, 2011
4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and wires in Jackson Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jackson, NJ
58 mph
Jul 3, 2011
4:51 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In addition to the large hail, the severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs and wires within Jackson Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .82 S Van Hiseville, 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 Vista Center, NJ

2 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO FORMED FROM ALONG AN EASTWARD MOVING ROTATING SUPERCELL WITHIN A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS AND MADE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN NEAR PATTERSON ROAD... OFF OF WEST COMMODORE ROAD... IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP AND CONTINUED EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY A 3/4 MILE LONG AND 200 YARD WIDTH PATH ACROSS THE RESIDENCES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STONEHENGE CT AND ALONG WEST COMMODORE BLVD... BEFORE GOING ACROSS THE RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES ACROSS WRIGHT DEBOW AND HAMILTON RD. DOZENS OF LARGE HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED IN A CONVERGENT PATTERN... POWER POLES DOWNED OR SNAPPED... FENCES DEMOLISHED... AND SHEDS... SMALL OUTBUILDINGS... AND DUMPSTERS FLIPPED OR MOVED. DESPITE THE SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE... GENERALLY ONLY MINOR SIDING AND ROOF SHINGLE DAMAGE WAS NOTED. THIS DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH EF1 WINDS OF 90 TO 110 MPH. THE TORNADO THEN LIKELY STRENGTHENED TO ITS GREATEST INTENSITY AS IT CONTINUED EAST... ACROSS A CLEARED AND PAVED AREA... TO A NEWLY BUILT LARGE WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT. THE SOUTHERN HALF OF
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Jackson, NJ
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vista Center, NJ
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO FORMED FROM ALONG AN EASTWARD MOVING ROTATING SUPERCELL WITHIN A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS AND MADE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN NEAR PATTERSON ROAD... OFF OF WEST COMMODORE ROAD... IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP AND CONTINUED EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY A 3/4 MILE LONG AND 200 YARD WIDTH PATH ACROSS THE RESIDENCES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STONEHENGE CT AND ALONG WEST COMMODORE BLVD... BEFORE GOING ACROSS THE RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES ACROSS WRIGHT DEBOW AND HAMILTON RD. DOZENS OF LARGE HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED IN A CONVERGENT PATTERN... POWER POLES DOWNED OR SNAPPED... FENCES DEMOLISHED... AND SHEDS... SMALL OUTBUILDINGS... AND DUMPSTERS FLIPPED OR MOVED. DESPITE THE SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE... GENERALLY ONLY MINOR SIDING AND ROOF SHINGLE DAMAGE WAS NOTED. THIS DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH EF1 WINDS OF 90 TO 110 MPH. THE TORNADO THEN LIKELY STRENGTHENED TO ITS GREATEST INTENSITY AS IT CONTINUED EAST... ACROSS A CLEARED AND PAVED AREA... TO A NEWLY BUILT LARGE WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT. THE SOUTHERN HALF OF
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Clarksburg, 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

Vista Center, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,235
Households1,047
Housing units1,058
Income
Median household income$131,194
$100k+ households52.8%
$150k+ households40.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,058
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,019
Renter-occupied28
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value$576,600
Owner homes $300k+93.1%
Owner homes $500k+67.8%
Owner homes $750k+9.7%
Median year built2005
Older-home share9.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,047
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 26 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Vista Center, 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 Vista Center?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Vista Center — 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 Vista Center address?

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