Hail History

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Hail history for Philadelphia County, PA

Last hail in the countyJul 27, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 29, 2009
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes in the county4
Damaging wind reports in the county243

27 hail reports in Philadelphia County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 29, 2009.

Cities in Philadelphia County

Recent hail in Philadelphia County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20260.5 in
marble
Chestnut Hill
1 hail report
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Philadelphia County by year

306072083091101111213141516117182191201211221232425126

When hail season peaks in Philadelphia County

1Jan1Feb1MarApr2May4Jun6Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Philadelphia County

243 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Philadelphia County since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 11, 202656 mph, measuredPhiladelphia Internatio, Morris Park, Wynnefield
11 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedBridesburg, Tacony, Fox Chase
6 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
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Overbrook, Ne Airport Philade
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202562 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Shawmont, Ne Airport Philade
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202562 mph, measuredPhiladelphia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedBustleton
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202558 mph, estimatedNe Airport Philade
1 wind report
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 Philadelphia County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).