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Hail history for Thorndale, 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 200623

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile2

Wind reports within 10 miles287

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Thorndale on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Thorndale

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jun 22, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Ludwigs Corner 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Thorndale	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Thorndale meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Thorndale

Of 23 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Thorndale

Aug 10, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Exton (7 mi from Thorndale)

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 (6 mi from Thorndale)

May 22, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · West Chester (7 mi from Thorndale)

Sep 11, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Downingtown (3 mi from Thorndale)

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Thorndale (1 mi from Thorndale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Thorndale

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 20, 2026	EF?	East Caln Twp 4 mi from Thorndale
Jun 16, 2023	EF1	Compass 9 mi from Thorndale	1.8 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Thorndale

287 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Thorndale since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 17, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 2, 2026	damage a reported	Parkesburg 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 2026	damage a reported	Parkesburg, Sadsburyville, West Bradford Twp 5 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 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Chatwood, South Coatsville, Chester Spgs 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Darlington Corners 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Glenmoore 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 Thorndale; 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 Thorndale.

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