Hail history for Berks County, PA

Berks County has 142 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 81 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 142 since 1956

1″ or larger 81 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 22, 2014

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Berks County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Berks County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 142 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Berks County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Relayed via social media. Time included with report.

May 29, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A spotter reported two inch hail in Mertztown.

May 22, 2014 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in Wyomissing. Not only did it damage vehicles, but it also shattered several skylights at the Berkshire Mall. Among the damaged vehicles were two police department cars that were no longer usable. No serious injuries were reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	2	10	14	33	54	27

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Berks County

Has it ever hailed in Berks County?

Yes — 142 hail events have been recorded for Berks County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 81 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Berks County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Berks County, PA is July 8, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Berks County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 22, 2014. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Pennsylvania hail history

All 67 Pennsylvania counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.