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Hail history for Parkesburg, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Parkesburg on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Parkesburg
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Parkesburg in the last two years.
Hail days near Parkesburg by year
When hail season peaks near Parkesburg
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Parkesburg
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ninepoints (8 mi from Parkesburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported a few miles southwest of Christiana.Apr 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Coatesville (4 mi from Parkesburg)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cochranville (5 mi from Parkesburg)
Sep 11, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Rock Run (7 mi from Parkesburg)
Jul 7, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Coatesville (5 mi from Parkesburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Parkesburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | EF? | Gap 6 mi from Parkesburg |
| Jun 16, 2023 | EF1 | Compass 5 mi from Parkesburg |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | Gap 7 mi from Parkesburg |
| Sep 27, 2010 | EF0 | Kinzers 8 mi from Parkesburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Parkesburg
181 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Parkesburg since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 9, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Londonderry Twp, Parkesburg 3 wind reports |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Parkesburg, Sadsburyville, Atglen 11 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Oxford Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Honey Brook, East Brandywine Twp 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Christiana, Lincoln Universit, Cochranville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Valley Twp, Coatesville, Thorndale 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Atglen 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Londonderry Twp, Valley Twp, Coatesville 5 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Upland 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | South Coatsville 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Parkesburg; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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38 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Parkesburg.
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