Delaware County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Delaware County, Pennsylvania recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 16 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Delaware County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Trained spotter estimates wind gusts up to 60 mph in Ardmore... Haverford Township. Flooding on Haverford Road. (PHI)”
“At least one large tree and several large tree limbs down across the Norristown High Speed SEPTA line just south of the Township Line Road station. Photo provided in re (PHI)”
- Wind 60 mph 1 SSW Haverford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Penn Wynne SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1000 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Prattsville to near Hancock. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several trees downed across Chester. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Chester SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several reports of wires down around Media. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Media SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hancock, or 8 miles southeast of Deposit, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Stalker, or 16 miles west of Liberty, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1048 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Downsville to near Horseheads. Movement was southeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Time estimated from radar. Picture sent in from skywarn spotter. (PHI)”
“Trees down on Route 1 across the roadway in Media resulting in lane closures. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Hail 1" 1 WNW Wayne SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Chester Heights SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Smithville Flats to Sanitaria Springs to near Hallstead to near Springville. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of gusty rain showers will bring winds of 40 to 50 mph through about 5 pm.”
- Wind 50 mph Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and northwest New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Delaware County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“US-1 south is closed between the intersections of Painters Crossing Drive and Heyburn Road in Chadds Ford Township due to downed trees and wires blocking the roadway. T (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Concordville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Delaware County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Delaware County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Delaware County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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