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Hail history for Downingtown, PA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 22, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Aug 10, 2008

Ane haili ijiin 200622

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile1

Wind reports within 10 miles302

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Downingtown on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Downingtown

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jun 22, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Ludwigs Corner 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Downingtown	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Downingtown meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Downingtown

Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (4).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Downingtown

Aug 10, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Exton (4 mi from Downingtown)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped large hail from Exton in West Whiteland Township south to West Chester. In West Chester, walnut size to lime size hail was reported.

Apr 24, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Coatesville (8 mi from Downingtown)

May 22, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · West Chester (5 mi from Downingtown)

Sep 11, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Downingtown (0 mi from Downingtown)

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Thorndale (2 mi from Downingtown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Downingtown

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 20, 2026	EF?	East Caln Twp 2 mi from Downingtown

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Downingtown

302 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Downingtown since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 26, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 1, 2026	damage a reported	Sadsburyville, West Bradford Twp, West Caln Twp 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026	damage a reported	Glenmoore, East Brandywine Twp, Downington 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Valley Twp, Coatesville, Thorndale 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	East Bradford Twp 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	62 mph, a measured	East Caln Twp, Valley Twp, Coatesville 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Upland, Marshallton, Aldham 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Chatwood, South Coatsville, Planebrook 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Darlington Corners, Aldham 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Glenmoore, Birchrunville, General Warren Vlg 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Downingtown Meml Airport 2 wind reports	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 Downingtown; 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 Downingtown.

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