Hail History

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Hail history for Thorndale, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 10, 2008
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles287

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Thorndale on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Thorndale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 22, 20261 in
quarter
Ludwigs Corner
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Thorndale
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 Thorndale by year

2060720810911031121213214115116171831920212232312425126

When hail season peaks near Thorndale

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).

JanFebMar3Apr3May6Jun5Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Thorndale

Aug 10, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Exton (7 mi from Thorndale)

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.

Apr 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Coatesville (6 mi from Thorndale)

May 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Chester (7 mi from Thorndale)

Sep 11, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Downingtown (3 mi from Thorndale)

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Thorndale (1 mi from Thorndale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Thorndale

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?East Caln Twp
4 mi from Thorndale
Jun 16, 2023EF1Compass
9 mi from Thorndale
1.8 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Thorndale

287 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Thorndale since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 17, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedParkesburg
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedParkesburg, Sadsburyville, West Bradford Twp
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedGlenmoore, East Brandywine Twp, Downington
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedValley Twp, Coatesville, Thorndale
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedEast Bradford Twp
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202662 mph, measuredEast Caln Twp, Valley Twp, Coatesville
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedUpland, Marshallton
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedChatwood, South Coatsville, Chester Spgs
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202658 mph, estimatedDarlington Corners
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedGlenmoore
1 wind report
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 Thorndale; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Thorndale.

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