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Hail history for Linwood, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Linwood on 23 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 Linwood
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Primos 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Linwood |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Grace Park, Rutledge, Fort Miffin 6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Linwood |
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Of 23 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (5).
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May 22, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Harnous Corner (4 mi from Linwood)
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 (1 mi from Linwood)
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 (7 mi from Linwood)
Jun 2, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Glen Mills (7 mi from Linwood)
Aug 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Claymont (3 mi from Linwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Linwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | EF1 | Clarksboro 9 mi from Linwood |
| Oct 31, 2019 | EF2 | Glen Mills 8 mi from Linwood |
| Aug 22, 2010 | EF0 | Trainer 2 mi from Linwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Linwood
340 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Linwood since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 23, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Wilmington, Talleyville, Edgemoor 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Swedesboro, Harrison Twp 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | Carneys Point Twp, Oldmans Twp. 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Logan Twp. 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Wilmington 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 52 mph, a measured | Carneys Point Twp 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Chester 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Media, Glenolden 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Darling 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Monroe Park, Centerville, Chalfonte 8 wind reports |
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 Linwood; 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 Linwood.
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