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Hail history for Darby, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 3, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 24, 2010
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles483

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Darby on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Darby

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 3, 20250.88 in
nickel		Primos
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Darby		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Grace Park, Rutledge, Fort Miffin
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Darby		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 Darby by year

606072085091103111121311415116117183191204211222232422526

When hail season peaks near Darby

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (8).

1Jan1Feb1Mar4Apr4May11Jun8Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Darby

Aug 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Philadelphia (5 mi from Darby)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brooklawn (8 mi from Darby)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across northwest Camden County. Hail reached the size of golf balls in Brooklawn Borough. Quarter size hail fell in Mount Ephraim Borough and nickel size hail fell in Collingswood Borough.

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakmont (5 mi from Darby)

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.

May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Morton (4 mi from Darby)

May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Sharon (10 mi from Darby)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Darby

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 10, 2023EF1Clarksboro
10 mi from Darby		0.7 mi long, 70 yd wide
Sep 4, 2012EF0Gloucester Hgts
9 mi from Darby		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 22, 2010EF0Trainer
9 mi from Darby		0.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jun 2, 2006F0Paulsboro
8 mi from Darby		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Darby

483 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Darby since 2006, on 157 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedWoodbury Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedRoxborough
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202660 mph, estimatedHaverford, Philadelphia Internatio, Ardmore
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGladwyne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedChester, Bridesburg, Miquon
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMedia, Broomall, Glenolden
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Woodbury Hgts, Overbrook
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202562 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Shawmont
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202562 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Springfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedSandy Bank, Media, Havertown
9 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 Darby; 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 Darby.

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