Hail History

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Hail history for New Britain, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)Sep 8, 2023
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles201

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Britain on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Sep 8, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near New Britain

No hail was reported within 10 miles of New Britain in the last two years.

Hail days near New Britain by year

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When hail season peaks near New Britain

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).

JanFebMar1Apr5May6Jun4Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near New Britain

Aug 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Warminster (8 mi from New Britain)

Jun 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Horsham (8 mi from New Britain)

Jun 15, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Lansdale (7 mi from New Britain)

May 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Danboro (4 mi from New Britain)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Souderton (8 mi from New Britain)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Britain

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2022EF1Blooming Glen
6 mi from New Britain		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF1Edison
4 mi from New Britain		4.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 19, 2021EF1Elroy
8 mi from New Britain		2.0 mi long, 140 yd wide
Aug 19, 2021EF1Telford
6 mi from New Britain		6.7 mi long, 140 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF1Wismer
8 mi from New Britain		2.7 mi long, 70 yd wide
Nov 30, 2020EF0Montgomeryville Airport
6 mi from New Britain		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Britain

201 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Britain since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Mar 8, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedNorth Wales, Eureka
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedLansdale, Warminster, Hatfield
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedHilltown Twp, Fricks
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedChalfont, Cross Keys
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedBuckingham Station
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedColmar, Edison
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedMainland, Silverdale, Bedminster
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedWest Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedHigh Park, Warminster
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedPipersville
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 New Britain; 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

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 New Britain.

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