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Hail history for West Chester, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Chester on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near West Chester
No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Chester in the last two years.
Hail days near West Chester by year
When hail season peaks near West Chester
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near West Chester
Aug 10, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Exton (5 mi from West Chester)
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.May 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Chester (1 mi from West Chester)
Jun 2, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Glen Mills (6 mi from West Chester)
Sep 11, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Downingtown (6 mi from West Chester)
Jun 30, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Thorndale (7 mi from West Chester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Chester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | East Caln Twp 6 mi from West Chester |
| Oct 31, 2019 | EF2 | Glen Mills 6 mi from West Chester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Chester
347 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Chester since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | West Bradford Twp, Kennett Square 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | East Brandywine Twp, Downington 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Thorndale, Uwchlan Twp 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | East Bradford Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | East Caln Twp 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Upland, Marshallton, Aldham 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Chatwood, Planebrook, Chester Spgs 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Darling, Darlington Corners, Aldham 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brandywine Summit, General Warren Vlg, Planebrook 4 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Downingtown Meml Airport 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 West Chester; 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
- Wilmington
25 hail days - Havertown
35 hail days - Philadelphia
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37 hail days - Sewell
28 hail days - Abington
25 hail days - Cherry Hill
38 hail days - Reading
32 hail days
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 West Chester.
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