Hail History

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Hail history for River View Park, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 22, 2014
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles367

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River View Park on 32 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 River View Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 15, 20250.75 in
penny
Centerport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from River View Park
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near River View Park by year

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When hail season peaks near River View Park

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (8).

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Largest hail storms near River View Park

May 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wyomissing Hills (4 mi from River View Park)

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 (5 mi from River View Park)

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) · Wyomissing Hills (4 mi from River View Park)

Aug 10, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fleetwood (8 mi from River View Park)

May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alsace Manor (7 mi from River View Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River View Park

DateRatingWherePath
May 4, 2025EF?Mt Pleasant
7 mi from River View Park
0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 4, 2025EF0Mohrsville
6 mi from River View Park
1.7 mi long, 35 yd wide
Aug 18, 2021EF1Berne
9 mi from River View Park
1.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River View Park

367 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River View Park since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 3, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedCentre Twp, Shillington, Kenhorst
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedKenhorst
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202653 mph, measuredReading Regional Airpor, Mohrsville, Wyomissing
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedLaureldale
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedNorth Heidelberg T
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShillington, Mohnton, Robeson Twp
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedCenterport, Dauberville
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedMt Penn
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedAngelica, Moselem
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredSpaatz Field Read, Sinking Spg, Evansville
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

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 River View Park; 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 River View Park.

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