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Hail history for Blue Bell, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Blue Bell on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Blue Bell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Plymouth Meeting 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Blue Bell |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Chestnut Hill 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Blue Bell |
| May 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wayne 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Blue Bell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Blue Bell by year
When hail season peaks near Blue Bell
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Blue Bell
Jun 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King Of Prussia (7 mi from Blue Bell)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 1.75 inch hail. Time given in report.Aug 25, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · King Of Prussia (8 mi from Blue Bell)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Audubon (9 mi from Blue Bell)
Jul 21, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blue Bell (1 mi from Blue Bell)
Aug 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Warminster (9 mi from Blue Bell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Blue Bell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | Flourtown 3 mi from Blue Bell |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF1 | Elroy 10 mi from Blue Bell |
| Nov 30, 2020 | EF0 | Montgomeryville Airport 6 mi from Blue Bell |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF0 | Hartranft 4 mi from Blue Bell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Blue Bell
372 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Blue Bell since 2006, on 145 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 21, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | North Wales, Eureka 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Ardmore, Plymouth Meeting 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Gladwyne, Lansdale, Warminster 5 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Betzwood, Miquon 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Radnor, Roxborough, Chestnut Hill 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chestnut Hill 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Colmar 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Eagleville, Creamery, Mainland 3 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Abrams, Shawmont 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Jeffersonville, Norristown, Abrams 7 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 Blue Bell; 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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32 hail days
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 Blue Bell.
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