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Hail history for Flying Hills, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Flying Hills on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Flying Hills
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Kulptown 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Flying Hills |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Flying Hills by year
When hail season peaks near Flying Hills
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Flying Hills
May 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wyomissing Hills (5 mi from Flying Hills)
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.May 28, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Morgantown (8 mi from Flying Hills)
May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alsace Manor (10 mi from Flying Hills)
Aug 18, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Springmont (5 mi from Flying Hills)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Elverson (9 mi from Flying Hills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Flying Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | EF0 | Yellow House 9 mi from Flying Hills |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Churchtown 8 mi from Flying Hills |
| May 28, 2019 | EF2 | Morgantown 8 mi from Flying Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Flying Hills
339 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Flying Hills since 2006, on 133 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 28, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Robeson Twp, Warwick Twp, Shillington 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Douglassville 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | New Morgan, Kenhorst 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Reading Regional Airpor, Wyomissing, Douglassville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Laureldale 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Shillington, Mohnton, Robeson Twp 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Monocacy, Vinemont, Mt Penn 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Angelica, Birdsboro 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Spaatz Field Read, Douglasville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spaatz Field Read, Jacksonwald 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 Flying Hills; 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 Flying Hills.
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