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Hail history for West Grove, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Grove on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 25, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near West Grove
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Fair Hill 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Grove |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Grove by year
When hail season peaks near West Grove
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near West Grove
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (9 mi from West Grove)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Oxford Borough.Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (4 mi from West Grove)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Landenberg (4 mi from West Grove)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cochranville (6 mi from West Grove)
Jul 24, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Hockessin (7 mi from West Grove)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Grove
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | Oxford 8 mi from West Grove |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland 9 mi from West Grove |
| Sep 27, 2010 | EF0 | New London Airport 4 mi from West Grove |
| Aug 29, 2006 | F1 | Landenberg 4 mi from West Grove |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Grove
213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Grove since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Aug 28, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Franklin Twp., Londonderry Twp, Parkesburg 4 wind reports |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Sadsburyville, Kennett Square, Hockessin 3 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Oxford Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | West Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Lincoln Universit, Cochranville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | New Garden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Appleton, Nottingham Manor 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Londonderry Twp 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Upland 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | South Coatsville 1 wind report |
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 West Grove; 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 West Grove.
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