Hail History

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Hail history for Clifton Heights, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 24, 2010
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles467

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clifton Heights on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Clifton Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 20, 20261 in
quarter		Wayne
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Clifton Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20250.88 in
nickel		Primos
1 hail report · closest near the center of Clifton Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Grace Park, Rutledge, Fort Miffin
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Clifton Heights		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 Clifton Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Clifton Heights

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (7).

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Largest hail storms near Clifton Heights

Aug 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Philadelphia (7 mi from Clifton Heights)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brooklawn (10 mi from Clifton Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across northwest Camden County. Hail reached the size of golf balls in Brooklawn Borough. Quarter size hail fell in Mount Ephraim Borough and nickel size hail fell in Collingswood Borough.

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakmont (4 mi from Clifton Heights)

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.

May 20, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Morton (3 mi from Clifton Heights)

May 22, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Boothwyn (10 mi from Clifton Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clifton Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 22, 2010EF0Trainer
8 mi from Clifton Heights		0.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jun 2, 2006F0Paulsboro
10 mi from Clifton Heights		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clifton Heights

467 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clifton Heights since 2006, on 162 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedRoxborough
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202645 mph, measuredLogan Twp.
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202660 mph, estimatedHaverford, Philadelphia Internatio, Ardmore
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGladwyne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedChester, Miquon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMedia, Broomall, Glenolden
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedDarling
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 Clifton Heights; 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 Clifton Heights.

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