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Hail history for Whitfield, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitfield on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Whitfield
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Whitfield in the last two years.
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May 22, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Wyomissing Hills (2 mi from Whitfield)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in Wyomissing. Not only did it damage vehicles, but it also shattered several skylights at the Berkshire Mall. Among the damaged vehicles were two police department cars that were no longer usable. No serious injuries were reported.Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blandon (9 mi from Whitfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail fell along the U.S. Route 222 corridor from Blandon northeast through Kutztown. Hail as large as golf balls was reported and damaged some vehicles. Quarter size hail was specifically reported from Fleetwood.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wyomissing Hills (2 mi from Whitfield)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Denver (10 mi from Whitfield)
May 19, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Denver (9 mi from Whitfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whitfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Reinholds 8 mi from Whitfield |
| May 4, 2025 | EF? | Mt Pleasant 7 mi from Whitfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitfield
357 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitfield since 2006, on 135 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Robeson Twp, Centre Twp, Shillington 5 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Kenhorst 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 53 mph, a measured | Reading Regional Airpor, Mohrsville, Wyomissing 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Laureldale 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | North Heidelberg T 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Shillington, Mohnton, Robeson Twp 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Charming Forge, Dauberville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Vinemont, Mt Penn 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Angelica 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, a measured | Spaatz Field Read, Sinking Spg 2 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 Whitfield; 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 Whitfield.
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