HailEvidence → Barnegat Light, NJ → 2026-07-16
Did it hail in Barnegat Light, NJ on July 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Barnegat Light, NJ on July 16, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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 Barnegat Light on 2026-07-16
Distances are from the Barnegat Light 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:12 UTC | Barnegat, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:06 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Wind | 64 mph | 22:10 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Wind | 84 mph | 22:50 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:50 UTC | Surf City, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Wind | 65 mph | 22:09 UTC | Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Wind | 77 mph | 22:49 UTC | Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Wind | 76 mph | 22:09 UTC | 1 SSE Bay Side, ANZ451 | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:07 UTC | 1 SE Stafford Twp., Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:04 UTC | Manahawkin, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Wind | 61 mph | 23:14 UTC | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Wind | 64 mph | 22:14 UTC | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Wind | 73 mph | 23:14 UTC | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Wind | 58 mph | 23:49 UTC | 1 SSW Ship Bottom, Ocean | SPC · preliminary |
6 mi, wind: “Multiple trees and wires down across Barnegat Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
7.1 mi, hail: “Quarter sized hail reported by CoCoRaHS station NJ-OC-113 in Surf City. Time included in report. Hail began at 7:06 PM and continued until 7:15 PM. (PHI)”
7.1 mi, wind: “Personal Weather Station: SCYC - Surf City Yacht Club - KNJSURFC12. (PHI)”
7.1 mi, wind: “Personal Weather Station: SCYC - Surf City Yacht Club - KNJSURFC12 gusted to 84 mph at 650pm. (PHI)”
7.1 mi, wind: “Widespread trees and wires down across Surf City. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-19