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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Salem County, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Salem County, NJ from July 14, 1960 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
179
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Salem County, NJ · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Salem County

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
4:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pennsville, NJ
1.50″ hail
May 28, 2019
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, NJ
1.50″ hail
May 28, 2019
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pennsville, NJ
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pennsville, NJ
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carneys Point Twp, NJ
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, NJ
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2014
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Woodstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .37 WNW Woodstown, NJ
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2012
4:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped penny size hail in Elmer Borough.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elmer, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jun 29, 2012
4:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped nickel-size hail in Woodstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Woodstown, NJ
1.25″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail fell near Elmer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Elmer, NJ
1.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
11:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as golf balls caused vehicular and crop damage from Pennsville and Carney Townships eastward across mouch of the northern half of Salem County. Large amounts of hail damage occurred to farms in Mannington, Carney Point, Pilesgrove and Oldmans Township. A farm in Pedericktown (Oldman Township) saw its entire tomato, pepper, and string bean crop destroyed. Ninety percent of the crops on a 650 acre farm in Mannington Township was destroyed by hail. Many zucchini crops within the county were damaged. In addition to crop damage, vehicles were damaged by large hail. Over 100 vehicles were damaged at dealerships in Penns Grove and Carneys Point. It was estimated that it would take until mid September for auto body shops to repair all the vehicles damaged by the large hail in the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 NNW Deepwater, NJ
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
9:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell in Pennsville Township. This was the first of several severe thunderstorms with large hail to effect Salem County on the 10th.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pennsville, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 14, 2004
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, NJ
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2004
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Harmersville, NJ
0.75″ hail
May 24, 1999
8:22 AM EST
Hail report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodstown, 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 Salem County

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UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Tree on NJ 49 Both Directions East of CR 658/Keasbey St/Yorke St (Salem)_ All lanes closed eastbound; All lanes closed westbound. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Salem, NJ
70 mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lower Alloways Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Elsinboro Twp, NJ
68 mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KNJSALEM28 gusted to 68 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Elsinboro Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Tree on NJ 49 Eastbound East of I-295/US 40/New Jersey Turnpike (Pennsville Twp)_ 1 right lane of 2 lanes_ right shoulder closed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Pennsville, NJ
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and power lines down in Salem. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, NJ
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and wires down around Pennsville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pennsville, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees blown down around Oldmans Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oldmans Twp., NJ
62 mph
Aug 8, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, 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 Salem County, 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
68 mph
Jul 6, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 68 mph wind gust was measured at the Lower Alloways Creek mesonet site along the Delaware Bay.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lower Alloways Creek, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pittsgrove Twp., NJ
58 mph
Jul 5, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NJNET Lower Alloways Creek station recorded a wind gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Elsinboro Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous trees and wires down on Commisioners Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: Upper Pittsgrove Twp., NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down around Pittsgrove. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Olivet, NJ
66 mph
Mar 18, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lower Alloways Creek NJ WxNet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Elsinboro 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 Salem County

4 reports
F2 category
Aug 17, 1988
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NJ
F1 category
Jul 20, 1988
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NJ
F0 category
Nov 28, 1973
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem County, NJ
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NJ
F2 category
Jul 14, 1960
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Salem County, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Salem County, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population64,973
Households24,881
Housing units27,740
Income
Median household income$78,412
$100k+ households42.9%
$150k+ households18.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached20,598
Attached single-family1,372
Small multifamily2,338
Large multifamily2,360
Mobile homes1,072
Housing mix
Single-family share74.3%
Attached-home share5.0%
Multifamily share16.9%
Mobile-home share3.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,738
Renter-occupied7,143
Vacant units2,859
Home value & age
Median home value$223,000
Owner homes $300k+28.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1963
Older-home share73.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars22,529
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Salem County

08302 89
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08079 38
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08085 38
Beckett, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08098 37
Auburn, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08070 32
Pennsville, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08318 27
Olivet, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08069 23
Carneys Point, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08038 19
Hancocks Bridge, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08343 18
NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08067 9
Pedricktown, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08001 7
Alloway, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08023 4
Pennsville, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08344 4
Vineland, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08072 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 179 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Salem County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Salem County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Salem County is 1.75″. It was reported near .92 NNW Deepwater, NJ on August 10, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Salem County — 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 Salem County address?

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