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Hail history for Bala Cynwyd, PA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 20, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 6, 2023
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles525

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bala Cynwyd on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Bala Cynwyd

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20260.75 in
penny		Plymouth Meeting
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Bala Cynwyd		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20260.5 in
marble		Chestnut Hill
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Bala Cynwyd		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 20, 20261 in
quarter		Wayne
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bala Cynwyd		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251 in
quarter		Rockledge, Primos
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bala Cynwyd		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251 in
quarter		Rutledge, Fort Miffin
4 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Bala Cynwyd		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 Bala Cynwyd by year

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When hail season peaks near Bala Cynwyd

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).

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Largest hail storms near Bala Cynwyd

Aug 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Philadelphia (5 mi from Bala Cynwyd)

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakmont (4 mi from Bala Cynwyd)

National Weather Service description (English): The same severe thunderstorm produced a swath of large hail (quarter to golf ball size) across eastern Delaware County from Haverford Township south through Yeadon Borough. The largest hail (golf ball size) was reported in Yeadon and ping pong ball size hail (1.5 inches in diameter) was reported in Drexel Hill in Upper Darby Township.

Jun 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King Of Prussia (10 mi from Bala Cynwyd)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 1.75 inch hail. Time given in report.

May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Morton (9 mi from Bala Cynwyd)

Aug 25, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · King Of Prussia (9 mi from Bala Cynwyd)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bala Cynwyd

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 1, 2021EF2Flourtown
7 mi from Bala Cynwyd		8.3 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bala Cynwyd

525 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bala Cynwyd since 2006, on 168 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedRoxborough
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202660 mph, estimatedHaverford, Philadelphia Internatio, Ardmore
18 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGladwyne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedBridesburg, Miquon, Fox Chase
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBroomall, Glenolden, Radnor
6 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
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202562 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Shawmont
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202562 mph, measuredPhiladelphia, Springfield
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 Bala Cynwyd; 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 Bala Cynwyd.

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