Hail History

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Hail history for Jacksonwald, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 8, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 22, 2014
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles387

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jacksonwald on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Jacksonwald

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 8, 20251 in
quarter
Kulptown
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Jacksonwald
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 Jacksonwald by year

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When hail season peaks near Jacksonwald

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (9).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr9May5Jun9Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Jacksonwald

May 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wyomissing Hills (6 mi from Jacksonwald)

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 (7 mi from Jacksonwald)

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) · Geigertown (9 mi from Jacksonwald)

Aug 10, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fleetwood (9 mi from Jacksonwald)

May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alsace Manor (5 mi from Jacksonwald)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jacksonwald

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 1, 2025EF0Yellow House
5 mi from Jacksonwald
0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jacksonwald

387 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jacksonwald since 2006, on 140 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 3, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedRobeson Twp, Shillington, Kenhorst
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedDouglassville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedNew Morgan, Kenhorst, West Pottsgrove T
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202653 mph, measuredReading Regional Airpor, Wyomissing, Douglassville
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedLaureldale
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShillington, Mohnton, Robeson Twp
8 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedEarl Twp
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedMonocacy, Mt Penn, Baumstown
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedAngelica, Birdsboro
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSpaatz Field Read, Evansville, Douglasville
3 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 Jacksonwald; 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 Jacksonwald.

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