Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 103 hail storms within 25 miles of Bensalem, PA. Of those, 58 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 42 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Bensalem| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 2 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 11 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 45 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 45 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 events |
| 2025 | 7 events |
| 2024 | 2 events |
| 2023 | 40 events |
| 2022 | 42 events |
| 2021 | 1 event |
2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Bensalem, with 42 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Bensalem typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | 2 N Plymouth Meeting, PA | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 2026-08-20 | 1 N Plymouth Meeting, PA | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 2026-07-27 | Chestnut Hill, PA | Moderate | 0.50" | 0.25 to 0.50 inch hail reported in Chestnut Hill. Winds estimated around 40 mph. |
| 2026-07-27 | 1 NE Washington Crossin, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 2026-06-22 | 1 NE Burlington Twp, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | A trained spotter shared a photo of quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | 1 NNE Burlington Twp, NJ | Moderate | 0.50" | Video and photos via X showing hail around half inch diameter falling near Burlington. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | 1 NE Burlington Twp, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | 2 minutes of hail up to 1.5 inch diameter. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | STEVENS, NJ | Severe | 1.50" | Two minutes of hail up to 1.5 inch diameter. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | STEVENS, NJ | Significant | 1.25" | Trained spotter reports a lot of pea sized hail, but a few hailstones up to half dollar sized. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-05-20 | 1 WNW Wayne, PA | Significant | 1.00" | Time estimated from radar. Picture sent in from skywarn spotter. |
| 2026-05-20 | WAYNE, PA | Significant | 1.00" | Skywarn spotter sent a picture of quarter-sized hail. |
| 2025-05-03 | PRIMOS, PA | Moderate | 0.88" | Nickel-sized hail was observed. |
| 2025-05-03 | ROCKLEDGE, PA | Significant | 1.00" | A report of 1 inch diameter hail was relayed through MPing. |
| 2025-04-04 | CHEWS, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | BLACKWOOD, NJ | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | NATIONAL PARK, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | PAULSBORO, NJ | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2025-04-04 | FT MIFFIN, PA | Significant | 1.00" | Airport observer reported 1 inch hail at Philadelphia International Airport. The period of the Hail event was 11 minutes. |
| 2024-08-18 | FAIRVIEW VLY, PA | Moderate | 0.88" | Report from MPING of nickel sized hail. Time given in report. |
| 2024-08-18 | SKIPPACK, PA | Significant | 1.00" | One inch hail reported by a trained spotter. Time given in report. |
NOAA has recorded 483 high-wind events within 25 miles of Bensalem, PA in the past five years. Of those, 479 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 71 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 12 events |
| Significant | 467 events |
| Moderate | 4 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | Upper Freehold Twp, NJ | 49 | Significant | NJNet mesonet station at Cream Ridge gusted to 49 MPH. |
| 2026-08-07 | 3 E Tullytown, PA | 45 | Moderate | Mesonet station NBLP1 Newbold NOS. |
| 2026-08-07 | Levittown, PA | 58 | Significant | Measured wind gust by a trained spotter on a hand anemometer. |
| 2026-07-11 | Philadelphia Internatio, PA | 56 | Significant | ASOS station KPHL Philadelphia International Airport. |
| 2026-07-11 | Ardmore, PA | 55 | Significant | Trained spotter measured wind gust in Ardmore. Minor flooding of streets also reported. |
| 2026-07-11 | 1 SSW Haverford, PA | 60 | Significant | Trained spotter estimates wind gusts up to 60 mph in Ardmore, Haverford Township. Flooding on Haverford Road. |
| 2026-06-22 | BRIDESBURG, PA | 58 | Significant | News broadcast reports a tree down in Port Richmond near Interstate 95 and Allegheny Avenue Exit 25. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | MANTUA, NJ | 58 | Significant | Several trees and wires down across Mantua Township. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | CHELTENHAM, PA | 58 | Significant | Trees down around Tookany Creek Park. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | BETZWOOD, PA | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees uprooted with large branches also snapped. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | MIQUON, PA | 58 | Significant | Downed tree on I-76 westbound 2.5 miles east of Exit 332. Time given in report. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Large tree limb downed near intersection of Jeanes Street and Solly Ave. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Large tree limb downed within 8100 block of Pine Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Tree limb downed near intersection of Ferndale Street and Rhawn Street. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | FOX CHASE, PA | 58 | Significant | Several large tree limbs downed within the 8000 block of Burholme Ave. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | TACONY, PA | 58 | Significant | Multiple large tree branches and a tree snapped. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | JACKSONVILLE, NJ | 58 | Significant | Large tree limbs snapped. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | EAST TRENTON, NJ | 58 | Significant | Wires reported down. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | MORRISVILLE, PA | 58 | Significant | Downed wires on Althea Ave. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-06-22 | TIMBUCTOO, NJ | 58 | Significant | Multiple reports of wires down. Time estimated from radar. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Bensalem was on July 27, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Bensalem averages roughly 21 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 58 of the 103 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Bensalem in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Bensalem-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in PA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Bensalem. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Bensalem took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationBensalem sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.