Hail History

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Hail history for Kennett Square, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 25, 2010
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles289

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kennett Square on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 25, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Kennett Square

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kennett Square in the last two years.

Hail days near Kennett Square by year

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When hail season peaks near Kennett Square

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (4).

JanFebMar2Apr4May6Jun2Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kennett Square

Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (4 mi from Kennett Square)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.

May 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Chester (10 mi from Kennett Square)

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Landenberg (6 mi from Kennett Square)

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Thorndale (9 mi from Kennett Square)

Jul 24, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Hockessin (4 mi from Kennett Square)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kennett Square

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 8, 2024EF1Stanton
9 mi from Kennett Square		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2020EF1Ashland
4 mi from Kennett Square		4.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Aug 29, 2006F1Landenberg
5 mi from Kennett Square		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kennett Square

289 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kennett Square since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 30, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedFranklin Twp.
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 202660 mph, measuredHyde Park, West Bradford Twp, Kennett Square
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedWest Grove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedNew Garden
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedEast Bradford Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202659 mph, measuredLondonderry Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedUpland, Marshallton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedSouth Coatsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202658 mph, estimatedDarlington Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedHockessin, Centerville, Gwinhurst
4 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 Kennett Square; 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 Kennett Square.

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