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Hail history for Kutztown, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kutztown on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Kutztown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kutztown in the last two years.
Hail days near Kutztown by year
When hail season peaks near Kutztown
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Kutztown
May 14, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fogelsville (9 mi from Kutztown)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail also fell in Upper Macungie Township. The hail caused damage at a car dealership.May 29, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mertztown (6 mi from Kutztown)
National Weather Service description (English): A spotter reported two inch hail in Mertztown.Jul 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kutztown (0 mi from Kutztown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Kutztown.Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blandon (8 mi from Kutztown)
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 27, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Henningsville (6 mi from Kutztown)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Longswamp Township.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kutztown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Stony Run 7 mi from Kutztown |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Stines Corner 7 mi from Kutztown |
| Jul 14, 2010 | EF0 | Lynnville 9 mi from Kutztown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kutztown
235 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kutztown since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 29, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Weisenberg Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Windsor Twp. 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Weisenberg Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Oley, Alburtis 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Lyons, Alburtis, Weisenberg Twp 5 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Moselem, Eagle Pt 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Evansville 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fleetwood, Fredericksville, Breinigsville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Evansville 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oley, New Jerusalem, Seisholtzville 4 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 Kutztown; 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 Kutztown.
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