HailEvidence → Waretown, NJ → 2026-07-16
Did it hail in Waretown, NJ on July 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Waretown, 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 Waretown on 2026-07-16
Distances are from the Waretown city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 16.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:12 UTC | Barnegat, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:08 UTC | 2 WNW Ocean Acres, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:43 UTC | 2 WNW Ocean Acres, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:26 UTC | 2 E Warren Grove, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:39 UTC | Stafford Twp, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:04 UTC | Manahawkin, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:30 UTC | 1 WNW Manahawkin, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:07 UTC | 1 SE Stafford Twp., Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9 mi | Wind | 76 mph | 22:09 UTC | 1 SSE Bay Side, ANZ451 | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:06 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Wind | 64 mph | 22:10 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Wind | 84 mph | 22:50 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:50 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Wind | 65 mph | 22:09 UTC | Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
3.1 mi, wind: “Multiple trees and wires down across Barnegat Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
6.8 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)”
6.8 mi, wind: “Downed Tree on NJ 72 Both Directions West of Ivy Rd (Stafford Twp)... All lanes closed eastbound; All lanes closed westbound. (PHI)”
7 mi, hail: “Delayed report. Reported at the Pinewood Estates neighborhood via photo from social media. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
7.2 mi, wind: “Trees and wires down across Stafford Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-19