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Hail history for Chester Heights, PA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 3, 20250.88 in (5-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)May 22, 2014

Ane haili ijiin 200625

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile2

Wind reports within 10 miles356

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester Heights on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Chester Heights

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 3, 2025	0.88 in 5-sent coin	Primos 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Chester Heights	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Grace Park, Rutledge 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Chester Heights	NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Chester Heights

Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (6).

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May 22, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Harnous Corner (5 mi from Chester Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in the Ballymeade development of Brandywine Hundred. Siding and vehicles were damaged.

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boothwyn (4 mi from Chester Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Severe thunderstorms dropped large hail across several municipalities in Delaware County. The largest reported hail was golf ball size in Media Borough. Quarter size hail was reported in Lansdowne Borough. In Clifton Heights Borough, penny size hail covered the ground. Dime to penny size hail were reported in both Boothwyn (Upper Chichester Township) and Concord Township. Dime size hail fell in Drexel Hill (Upper Darby Township) and Parkside Borough.

May 20, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Morton (8 mi from Chester Heights)

Jun 2, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Glen Mills (2 mi from Chester Heights)

Aug 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Claymont (6 mi from Chester Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chester Heights

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	Glen Mills 3 mi from Chester Heights	0.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 22, 2010	EF0	Trainer 6 mi from Chester Heights	0.3 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester Heights

356 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester Heights since 2006, on 135 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 1, 2026	damage a reported	Talleyville, Edgemoor 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026	damage a reported	Oldmans Twp. 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	45 mph, a measured	Logan Twp. 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	East Bradford Twp 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Chester 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Media, Broomall, Glenolden 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Chatwood 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Darling, Darlington Corners 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Centerville, Chalfonte, Gwinhurst 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Springfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Chester Heights; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Chester Heights.

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