Hail history for Sussex County, NJ

Sussex County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 26, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 52 since 1975

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 26, 2006

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 Sussex County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 6, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 22, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
July 22, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
June 28, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 28, 2020	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 13, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report via social media.

July 22, 2020 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail fell in Montague. Report via social media with photos.

June 28, 2020 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Social media video showing hail the size of ping pong balls right on the NY/NJ state border at Montague. Time estimated from radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	5	5	15	18	8

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 Sussex County

Has it ever hailed in Sussex County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Sussex County, NJ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sussex County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sussex County, NJ is July 13, 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 Sussex County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 26, 2006. 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.