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Hail history for Pennside, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pennside 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 Pennside
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Kulptown 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pennside |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pennside by year
When hail season peaks near Pennside
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Pennside
May 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wyomissing Hills (5 mi from Pennside)
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 (6 mi from Pennside)
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 (10 mi from Pennside)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fleetwood (8 mi from Pennside)
May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alsace Manor (5 mi from Pennside)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pennside
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | EF0 | Yellow House 7 mi from Pennside |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pennside
371 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pennside since 2006, on 136 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 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Earl Twp 1 wind report |
| 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 |
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 Pennside; 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 Pennside.
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