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Hail history for Mount Penn, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Penn on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Mount Penn
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Kulptown 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Mount Penn |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mount Penn by year
When hail season peaks near Mount Penn
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near Mount Penn
May 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wyomissing Hills (4 mi from Mount Penn)
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 Mount Penn)
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 Mount Penn)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fleetwood (9 mi from Mount Penn)
May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alsace Manor (6 mi from Mount Penn)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Penn
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | EF0 | Yellow House 8 mi from Mount Penn |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Penn
373 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Penn since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Robeson Twp, Shillington, Kenhorst 3 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Douglassville 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | New Morgan, Kenhorst 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Reading Regional Airpor, Wyomissing, Douglassville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Laureldale 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Shillington, Mohnton, Robeson Twp 8 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Monocacy, Mt Penn, Baumstown 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Angelica, Birdsboro 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Spaatz Field Read, Evansville, Douglasville 3 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spaatz Field Read, Jacksonwald 2 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 Mount Penn; 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 Mount Penn.
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