Hail history for Camden County, NJ

Camden County has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 23, 1969.

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 74 since 1969

1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 23, 1969

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 Camden County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 20, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 9, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A 1 inch hail report from Co-op observer. Time given in report.

May 20, 2022 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Report associated with a supercell thunderstorm which produced numerous reports of large hail near Cherry Hill. Report via social media picture with measurements. Time estimated from radar.

August 1, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in Voorhees Township.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	3	11	16	22	21

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 Camden County

Has it ever hailed in Camden County?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Camden County, NJ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Camden County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Camden County, NJ is April 4, 2025, 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 Camden County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 23, 1969. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.