Hail History

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Hail history for Elkins Park, PA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 20, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 29, 2009
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles486

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elkins Park on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 29, 2009. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Elkins Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20260.75 in
penny		Plymouth Meeting
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Elkins Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20260.5 in
marble		Chestnut Hill
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Elkins Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251 in
quarter		Rockledge
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Elkins Park		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Elkins Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Elkins Park

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and July (8).

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Largest hail storms near Elkins Park

Aug 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Philadelphia (9 mi from Elkins Park)

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Torresdale (7 mi from Elkins Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a Skywarn spotter in the northeast section of Philadelphia. Northeast Philadelphia airport also had a measured wind gust of 47 mph. Dime size hail was also reported in Center City Philadelphia.

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Manayunk (7 mi from Elkins Park)

Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Philadelphia (9 mi from Elkins Park)

Jul 21, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blue Bell (9 mi from Elkins Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elkins Park

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 1, 2023EF1Palmyra
8 mi from Elkins Park		6.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF2Flourtown
6 mi from Elkins Park		8.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF3Byberry
7 mi from Elkins Park		0.6 mi long, 530 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Bustleton
5 mi from Elkins Park		0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF3Belmont Hills
8 mi from Elkins Park		2.8 mi long, 530 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF2Cornwells Hgts
9 mi from Elkins Park		0.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF2Torresdale
9 mi from Elkins Park		3.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF2Belmont Hills
8 mi from Elkins Park		16.9 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 18, 2011EF0Bustleton
5 mi from Elkins Park		0.1 mi long, 33 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elkins Park

486 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elkins Park since 2006, on 145 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 19, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedRoxborough
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202655 mph, measuredArdmore, Morris Park, Wynnefield
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGladwyne, Warminster
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedRiverside, Cinnaminson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedBridesburg, Miquon, Tacony
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedRoxborough, Chestnut Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedChestnut Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCrescentville, Delanco, New Albany
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, measuredOverbrook, New Albany, Trevose
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202560 mph, estimatedShawmont, Ne Airport Philade
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 Elkins Park; 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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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 Elkins Park.

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