Hail Philadelphia, PA
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Philadelphia in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 8 reports, the largest measured 1.50 inches at 1 NE Burlington Twp.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Philadelphia. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 17.1 hail reports a year, coming on about 5.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.50 inches, on May 22, 2014.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | WilliamstownGloucester County | Public |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | Chestnut HillPhiladelphia County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | East Greenwich TwpGloucester County | Emergency Mngr |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 1 NNE Burlington TwpBurlington County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.50 inches ping pong ball | 1 NE Burlington TwpBurlington County | Public |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 1 NE Burlington TwpBurlington County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 1 NE Burlington TwpBurlington County | Trained Spotter |
| May 20, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 1 WNW WayneDelaware County | Trained Spotter |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Philadelphia
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Harnous Corner, New Castle County | May 22, 2014 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Westmont, Camden County | May 20, 2022 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Mullica Hill, Gloucester County | May 24, 1999 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Langhorne, Bucks County | Mar 21, 2003 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Indian Mills, Burlington County | May 20, 2022 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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