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Hail history for Fort Washington, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Washington on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Fort Washington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Plymouth Meeting 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Fort Washington |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Chestnut Hill 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Fort Washington |
| May 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rockledge 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Washington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Washington by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Washington
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Fort Washington
Jun 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King Of Prussia (10 mi from Fort Washington)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 1.75 inch hail. Time given in report.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Manayunk (10 mi from Fort Washington)
Jul 21, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blue Bell (3 mi from Fort Washington)
Aug 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Warminster (7 mi from Fort Washington)
Jun 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Horsham (4 mi from Fort Washington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Washington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | Flourtown 3 mi from Fort Washington |
| Nov 30, 2020 | EF0 | Montgomeryville Airport 6 mi from Fort Washington |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF0 | Hartranft 7 mi from Fort Washington |
| May 18, 2011 | EF0 | Bustleton 10 mi from Fort Washington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Washington
374 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Washington since 2006, on 148 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 21, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Roxborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | North Wales, Eureka 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Plymouth Meeting 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Gladwyne, Lansdale, Warminster 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Miquon, Fox Chase, Cheltenham 6 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Roxborough, Chestnut Hill, Chalfont 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chestnut Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Crescentville 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Colmar, Edison 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mainland, Trevose 2 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 Fort Washington; 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 Fort Washington.
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