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Hail istori fɔ Reading, PA
Dem tɔk say hail kam insay 10 mail fɔ Reading long 32 dei sin 2006. Biges stɔn we dem meka na 2.50 in (tenis bol) long May 22, 2014. Hail dɔn kam mɔst long July an May.
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Risent hail nia Reading
| Deit | Hail saiz | Wea |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent koin | Kulptown 1 hail report · klos 9 mi frɔm Reading |
One rɔ fɔ evri dei: biges hail we dem tɔk say i kam dat dei insay 10 mail, di ples an nɔmba fɔ ripɔt.
Dei we it hail na near Reading, by yia
Wen hail season pik up na near Reading
Out of di 32 hail dei sin 2006, most of dem fall in July (10) and May (9).
Biggest hail storm na near Reading
May 22, 2014 · 2.50 in (tenis bol) · Wyomissing Hills (2 mi from Reading)
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 bol) · Blandon (7 mi from Reading)
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 bol) · Wyomissing Hills (2 mi from Reading)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.50 in (ping pong bol) · Fleetwood (10 mi from Reading)
May 20, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong bol) · Alsace Manor (7 mi from Reading)
Tornado insay 10 mile of Reading
| Deit | Rating | Wea |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | EF0 | Yellow House 9 mi from Reading |
Strong thunderstorm wind near Reading
364 reports of strong thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Reading since 2006, on 135 de. Di strongest gust we dem measure na 83 mph on Jun 3, 2020.
| Deit | Strongest gust | Wea |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | dem tɔk say win blow bad | Robeson Twp, Shillington, Kenhorst 3 win ripɔt |
| Aug 20, 2026 | dem tɔk say win blow bad | New Morgan, Kenhorst 2 win ripɔt |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 53 mph, we kin meka | Reading Regional Airpor, Mohrsville, Wyomissing 3 win ripɔt |
| Jul 28, 2026 | dem tɔk say win blow bad | Laureldale 1 win ripɔt |
| Jul 4, 2026 | dem tɔk say win blow bad | Shillington, Mohnton, Robeson Twp 7 win ripɔt |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, we tink | Dauberville 1 win ripɔt |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, we tink | Vinemont, Mt Penn, Baumstown 3 win ripɔt |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, we tink | Angelica, Birdsboro 3 win ripɔt |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, we kin meka | Spaatz Field Read, Sinking Spg, Evansville 3 win ripɔt |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, we tink | Spaatz Field Read, Jacksonwald 2 win ripɔt |
Big tɔnda win na win we blow 58 mph o pass, o win we mek damij. Dem kin meka win long weza steshɔn; dem kin tink long pipul we si win an damij.
Wan yu fi file claim for roof or kaar hail?
Insurers ask for di date of loss. Di dates on dis page na wen dem report hail na near Reading; hail fit hit one street and miss di next, so a report no prove damage for yu address. A licensed roofer or yu insurance adjuster fit inspect di roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing 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). Dem measure distances from di center of Reading.
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