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Hail history for Pottstown, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pottstown on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 27, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Pottstown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Kulptown, Pottstown, Stowe 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Pottstown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pottstown by year
When hail season peaks near Pottstown
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Pottstown
Jul 29, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mont Clare (10 mi from Pottstown)
May 27, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pottstown (1 mi from Pottstown)
Aug 25, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Kenilworth (1 mi from Pottstown)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Royersford (8 mi from Pottstown)
Apr 22, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Birdsboro (10 mi from Pottstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pottstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | EF0 | Yellow House 7 mi from Pottstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pottstown
244 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pottstown since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Warwick Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Douglassville 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | East Nantmeal Twp, West Pottsgrove T 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Douglassville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Earl Twp, Boyertown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Earl Twp, Bechtelsville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Monocacy, Cedarville, Baumstown 5 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Cedarville, Limerick Center, Vincent 8 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cedarville, Birchrunville, Douglasville 8 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Douglasville 1 wind report |
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 Pottstown; 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 Pottstown.
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