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Hail history for Paoli, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paoli on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Paoli
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wayne 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Paoli |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Paoli by year
When hail season peaks near Paoli
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (7).
Largest hail storms near Paoli
Aug 10, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Exton (8 mi from Paoli)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped large hail from Exton in West Whiteland Township south to West Chester. In West Chester, walnut size to lime size hail was reported.Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakmont (10 mi from Paoli)
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.Jun 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King Of Prussia (6 mi from Paoli)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 1.75 inch hail. Time given in report.Jul 29, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mont Clare (9 mi from Paoli)
May 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Chester (9 mi from Paoli)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paoli
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2019 | EF2 | Glen Mills 9 mi from Paoli |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paoli
406 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paoli since 2006, on 150 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Uwchlan Twp, Phoenixville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | East Bradford Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Haverford 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Aldham, Betzwood, Howellville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Media, Broomall, Radnor 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Chatwood, Planebrook, Chester Spgs 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Darling, Aldham 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | General Warren Vlg, Planebrook, Cedar Hollow Station 4 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Abrams 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lionville, Chester Spgs, Kimberton 12 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 Paoli; 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 Paoli.
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