Hail history for Burlington County, NJ

Burlington County has 148 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 66 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 20, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 148 since 1964

1″ or larger 66 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 20, 2022

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Burlington County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Burlington County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 148 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 8, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 8, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 8, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Burlington County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 8, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Social media video showing quarter sized hail falling in Pemberton Township. Time estimated from radar.

May 20, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Social media picture with measurements. Multiple two inch hailstones with several others between one and two inches. Along the Medford/Shamong border on Atsion Rd.

May 29, 1995 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds Tennis ball-size hail fell in Florence. The hail damaged vehicles traveling along Interstate 295. The severe thunderstorm also uprooted trees, one which blocked three lanes of traffic on Interstate 295.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	6	31	28	38	41

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Burlington County

Has it ever hailed in Burlington County?

Yes — 148 hail events have been recorded for Burlington County, NJ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 66 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Burlington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Burlington County, NJ is September 8, 2023, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Burlington County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 20, 2022. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More New Jersey hail history

All 21 New Jersey counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.