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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Somerset County, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Somerset County, NJ from November 29, 1960 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 08844 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
339
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Somerset County, NJ · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Somerset County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2024
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report: Video of estimated to be quarter size hail sent in over social media at Lord Stirling Park. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Pleasant Plains, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2021
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NORTH PLAINFIELD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE North Plainfield, NJ
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2020
5:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA SIZE WITH A FEW STONES TO QUARTER SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsborough Twp, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2017
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branchburg, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2017
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME EST.
NWS Hail Report Location: Raritan, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
3:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Martinsville (Bridgewater Township).
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Mt Horeb, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Basking Ridge (Bernards Township).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Basking Ridge, NJ
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped half dollar size hail in Bedminster Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Bedminster, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
3:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Hillsborough Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 N Woods Tavern, NJ
1.00″ hail
Oct 11, 2010
6:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in South Bound Brook.
NWS Hail Report Location: N South Bound Brook, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 29, 2009
12:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm along the Skillman (Montgomery Township) and Hillsborough Township border.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Skillman, NJ
1.50″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: For the second time in the same day, large hail fell in Hillsborough Township. In this instance, the severe storm dropped penny to walnut size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Woods Tavern, NJ
1.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
2:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Hillsborough Township. The hail nearly covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Flagtown, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Bernardsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bernardsville, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2006
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Liberty Corner, 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 Somerset County

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UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsborough Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree into a house. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Rocky Hill, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Somerville, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Green Brook Twp, NJ
47 mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSMQ Somerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Bridgewater, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down. Time given in report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montgomery Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large 4 inch diameter tree branches down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Far Hills, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down around Bridgewater. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Tree on I-287 Southbound North of Exit 26 - CR 525/Mount Airy Rd (Bernards Twp)... 2 right lanes of 3 lanes... right shoulder closed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bernards Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down around Franklin Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Franklin Township, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Pole/Wires on US 206 Both Directions South of Brooks Blvd. All lanes closed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Belle Mead, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down around Hillsborough. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsborough Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Tree on US 206 Southbound North of CR 533/Orchard Rd (Montgomery Twp)... All lanes closed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Skillman, NJ
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down around Montgomery Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montgomery Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Part of a barn roof peeled off and large branches down. Time from report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Hillsborough 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 Somerset County

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 26, 2023
7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado began in northern Somerset County near Bernardsville along the NJ Transit Line just to the southwest of the intersection of Minebrook Rd and Old Quarry Rd. There it dropped numerous trees onto the NJ Transit Line and snapped the trunk of around 10 trees. As it moved to the northeast... the storm uprooted two maple trees along Mine Brook behind the Rose Bowl Baseball/Softball field that were on a slight embankment. The storm continued to move towards the northeast into Bernardsville where it produced tree damage along Laurel Lane and snapped the trunk of a tree that appeared not to be fully healthy. The tornado then started to move more towards the north following Mine Brook through Bernardsville producing damage from Timber Rock Trail to Anderson Hill Rd where it snapped the trunk of a pine tree that ended up falling on a vehicle. The peak width of the tornado was over this area where the damage path was approximately 475 yards between the damage from Timber Rock Trail
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bernardsville, NJ
F0 category
Oct 27, 2003
3:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Bedminster, NJ
F3 category
Oct 18, 1990
5:07 PM EST
Tornado report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NJ
UNK category
Nov 29, 1960
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County · 78,040 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

Somerset County, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population346,203
Households129,459
Housing units132,831
Income
Median household income$135,960
$100k+ households41.7%
$150k+ households20.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached78,040
Attached single-family19,177
Small multifamily18,817
Large multifamily16,462
Mobile homes314
Housing mix
Single-family share58.8%
Attached-home share14.4%
Multifamily share26.6%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied96,414
Renter-occupied33,045
Vacant units3,372
Home value & age
Median home value$523,900
Owner homes $300k+85.9%
Owner homes $500k+52.8%
Owner homes $750k+24.0%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars124,018
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Somerset County

08844 80
Hillsborough, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08540 41
Princeton, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07920 35
Basking Ridge, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08525 26
Hopewell, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07921 25
Lamington, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08876 25
Somerville, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08807 24
Martinsville, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08558 21
Skillman, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08873 21
Six Mile Run, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07060 19
Plainfield, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08805 18
Bound Brook, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07924 17
Bernardsville, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07931 17
Far Hills, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08812 16
Dunellen, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
08502 14
Belle Mead, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07069 13
Watchung, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07059 11
NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07934 10
Peapack and Gladstone, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 339 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Somerset County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Somerset County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Somerset County is 1.75″. It was reported near N Flagtown, NJ on August 17, 2007.

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

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

I am selling a home in Somerset 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 Somerset County address?

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