Hail History

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Hail history for Jenkintown, PA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 20, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 29, 2009
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles439

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jenkintown on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 29, 2009. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Jenkintown

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20260.75 in
penny		Plymouth Meeting
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Jenkintown		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20260.5 in
marble		Chestnut Hill
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Jenkintown		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251 in
quarter		Rockledge
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Jenkintown		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 Jenkintown by year

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When hail season peaks near Jenkintown

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and June (6).

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Largest hail storms near Jenkintown

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Torresdale (7 mi from Jenkintown)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a Skywarn spotter in the northeast section of Philadelphia. Northeast Philadelphia airport also had a measured wind gust of 47 mph. Dime size hail was also reported in Center City Philadelphia.

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Manayunk (8 mi from Jenkintown)

Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Philadelphia (10 mi from Jenkintown)

Jul 21, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blue Bell (8 mi from Jenkintown)

Aug 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Warminster (7 mi from Jenkintown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jenkintown

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 1, 2023EF1Palmyra
9 mi from Jenkintown		6.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF2Flourtown
6 mi from Jenkintown		8.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF3Byberry
7 mi from Jenkintown		0.6 mi long, 530 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Bustleton
5 mi from Jenkintown		0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF3Belmont Hills
7 mi from Jenkintown		2.8 mi long, 530 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF2Cornwells Hgts
9 mi from Jenkintown		0.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF2Torresdale
9 mi from Jenkintown		3.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF2Belmont Hills
7 mi from Jenkintown		16.9 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 18, 2011EF0Bustleton
5 mi from Jenkintown		0.1 mi long, 33 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jenkintown

439 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jenkintown since 2006, on 139 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 21, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedRoxborough
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedBelmont, Plymouth Meeting, Bala Cynwyd
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGladwyne, Warminster
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedRiverside, Cinnaminson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedBridesburg, Miquon, Tacony
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedRoxborough, Chestnut Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedChestnut Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCrescentville, Delanco, New Albany
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, measuredTrevose, Ne Airport Philade
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202560 mph, estimatedShawmont, Ne Airport Philade
2 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 Jenkintown; 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 Jenkintown.

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