HailEvidence → Ocean Acres, NJ → 2026-07-16
Did it hail in Ocean Acres, NJ on July 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Ocean Acres, NJ on July 16, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Ocean Acres on 2026-07-16
Distances are from the Ocean Acres city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 22.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:08 UTC | 2 WNW Ocean Acres, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:43 UTC | 2 WNW Ocean Acres, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:39 UTC | Stafford Twp, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:26 UTC | 2 E Warren Grove, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:30 UTC | 1 WNW Manahawkin, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:12 UTC | Barnegat, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:04 UTC | Manahawkin, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 22:40 UTC | 1 S Warren Grove, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:07 UTC | 1 SE Stafford Twp., Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:30 UTC | Eagleswood Twp, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:03 UTC | Eagleswood Twp, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.8 mi | Wind | 76 mph | 22:09 UTC | 1 SSE Bay Side, ANZ451 | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Wind | 65 mph | 22:09 UTC | Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Wind | 77 mph | 22:49 UTC | Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
1.6 mi, wind: “Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WNW Ocean Acres. Downed Tree on NJ 72 Both Directions West of Ivy Rd (Stafford Twp)... All lanes closed eastbound; All lane (PHI)”
1.6 mi, wind: “Downed Tree on NJ 72 Both Directions West of Ivy Rd (Stafford Twp)... All lanes closed eastbound; All lanes closed westbound. (PHI)”
2.2 mi, wind: “Trees and wires down across Stafford Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
2.4 mi, hail: “Delayed report. Reported at the Pinewood Estates neighborhood via photo from social media. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
2.9 mi, hail: “Measured 1 inch hail. (PHI)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-19