Hail History

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Hail history for Broomall, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 6, 2023
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles479

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Broomall on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Broomall

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 20, 20261 in
quarter
Wayne
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Broomall
NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20250.88 in
nickel
Primos
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Broomall
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Grace Park, Rutledge, Fort Miffin
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Broomall
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Broomall by year

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When hail season peaks near Broomall

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (7).

Jan1FebMar4Apr5May12Jun7Jul6AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Broomall

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakmont (3 mi from Broomall)

National Weather Service description (English): The same severe thunderstorm produced a swath of large hail (quarter to golf ball size) across eastern Delaware County from Haverford Township south through Yeadon Borough. The largest hail (golf ball size) was reported in Yeadon and ping pong ball size hail (1.5 inches in diameter) was reported in Drexel Hill in Upper Darby Township.

Jun 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King Of Prussia (8 mi from Broomall)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 1.75 inch hail. Time given in report.

May 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glen Mills (8 mi from Broomall)

May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Morton (6 mi from Broomall)

Jun 2, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Glen Mills (9 mi from Broomall)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Broomall

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 31, 2019EF2Glen Mills
10 mi from Broomall
0.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Broomall

479 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Broomall since 2006, on 157 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedRoxborough
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202660 mph, estimatedHaverford, Philadelphia Internatio, Ardmore
16 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGladwyne
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedChester, Betzwood, Howellville
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMedia, Broomall, Glenolden
6 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedDarling
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedOverbrook, Cedar Hollow Station
2 wind reports
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Dec 19, 202564 mph, estimatedAbrams, Philadelphia, Shawmont
3 wind reports
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Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedSpringfield
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedCedar Hollow Station, Chesterbrook, Berwyn
7 wind reports
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 Broomall; 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 Broomall.

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