Hail history for Salem County, NJ

Salem County has 24 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 13 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 10, 2008.

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 24 since 1980

1″ or larger 13 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 10, 2008

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 Salem County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 24 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 28, 2012	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 16, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report from Mping. Time given in report.

May 28, 2019 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Report time estimated from radar.

August 10, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

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.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	6	4	5	8	1

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 Salem County

Has it ever hailed in Salem County?

Yes — 24 hail events have been recorded for Salem County, NJ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 13 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Salem County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Salem County, NJ is June 16, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Salem County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 10, 2008. 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.