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Hail and storm reports near Harrisburg, PA

NOAA records list 14 hail reports within 10 miles of Harrisburg since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 3, 2023. They also list 122 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 100 mph on June 14, 2026.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 2 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
14
Biggest reported hail
1.75 in
Most recent hail report
June 14, 2026
Strongest reported wind
100 mph

What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Harrisburg.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Harrisburg, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
June 14, 20261.00 in (quarter)7.6 miCumberland, PAWertzvilleNCEI record
September 21, 20240.75 in (penny)4 miDauphin, PAOakleighNCEI record
September 21, 20240.88 in (nickel)5 miDauphin, PALenker ManorNCEI record
September 21, 20240.75 in (penny)6.1 miDauphin, PAShope GardensNCEI record
June 3, 20231.50 in (ping pong ball)6.7 miDauphin, PALinglestownNCEI record
June 3, 20231.50 in (ping pong ball)5.4 miDauphin, PAPleasant HillsNCEI record
June 3, 20231.25 in (half dollar)0.8 miDauphin, PAHarrisburgNCEI record
June 3, 20231.75 in (golf ball)1.1 miDauphin, PAHarrisburgNCEI record
June 3, 20231.00 in (quarter)1.4 miDauphin, PAHarrisburgNCEI record
June 3, 20230.88 in (nickel)1.9 miDauphin, PAPenbrookNCEI record
June 16, 20221.00 in (quarter)7.7 miYork, PAYocumtownNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 60 wind reports (the most recent of 76)
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Harrisburg, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
August 27, 2026speed not recorded4.5 miDauphin, PA1 SSE Colonial ParkSPC day reportPreliminary
August 20, 2026speed not recorded7.3 miDauphin, PA3 SSW Skyline ViewSPC day reportPreliminary
July 28, 202660 mph (estimated gust)5.8 miCumberland, PAMechanicsburgNCEI record
July 28, 202660 mph (estimated gust)4.1 miYork, PANew MarketNCEI record
July 28, 202660 mph (estimated gust)3.6 miDauphin, PAOberlinNCEI record
July 28, 202660 mph (estimated gust)3.4 miDauphin, PAEnhautNCEI record
July 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miPerry, PACoveNCEI record
July 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)5.3 miDauphin, PAFt HunterNCEI record
July 18, 202661 mph (measured gust)9.3 miDauphin, PAOlmsted AfbNCEI record
July 5, 202660 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miDauphin, PASpeecevilleNCEI record
July 5, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miDauphin, PAHighspireNCEI record
July 4, 202664 mph (estimated gust)4.2 miCumberland, PACamp HillNCEI record
July 4, 202660 mph (estimated gust)2.4 miCumberland, PAWormleysburgNCEI record
July 4, 202664 mph (measured gust)8.7 miDauphin, PAOlmsted AfbNCEI record
July 4, 202664 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miDauphin, PARutherford HgtsNCEI record
July 4, 202664 mph (estimated gust)4.5 miDauphin, PALawntonNCEI record
July 4, 202670 mph (estimated gust)8.7 miDauphin, PALinglestownNCEI record
July 4, 202660 mph (estimated gust)8.7 miYork, PALewisberryNCEI record
July 4, 202663 mph (measured gust)4.3 miYork, PA(Cxy)Cap City Arpt HNCEI record
June 14, 202660 mph (estimated gust)5.8 miPerry, PAPerdixNCEI record
June 14, 202660 mph (estimated gust)4.8 miDauphin, PAPaxtoniaNCEI record
June 14, 202670 mph (estimated gust)7.4 miDauphin, PADauphinNCEI record
June 14, 2026100 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miDauphin, PASpeecevilleNCEI record
June 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)9.8 miDauphin, PAWaynesvilleNCEI record
June 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)4.7 miYork, PA(Cxy)Cap City Arpt HNCEI record
June 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)9 miYork, PASiddonsburgNCEI record
June 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6 miYork, PANew MarketNCEI record
June 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)9 miYork, PAAndersontownNCEI record
June 6, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6 miPerry, PAMarysvilleNCEI record
June 6, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miDauphin, PADauphinNCEI record
June 6, 202660 mph (estimated gust)9 miDauphin, PASkyline ViewNCEI record
June 6, 202649 mph (estimated gust)8.2 miDauphin, PAHoernerstownNCEI record
May 13, 202660 mph (estimated gust)1.8 miDauphin, PACamp CurtinNCEI record
May 13, 202660 mph (estimated gust)4.6 miDauphin, PALawntonNCEI record
March 16, 202660 mph (estimated gust)4.3 miDauphin, PABresslerNCEI record
March 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6.7 miDauphin, PACharltonNCEI record
December 19, 202567 mph (measured gust)8.6 miDauphin, PA(Mdt)Olmsted Fld MidNCEI record
November 5, 202562 mph (measured gust)8 miDauphin, PA(Mdt)Olmsted Fld MidNCEI record
July 8, 202560 mph (estimated gust)8.7 miDauphin, PADauphinNCEI record
July 3, 202560 mph (estimated gust)1 miDauphin, PAHarrisburgNCEI record
May 16, 202560 mph (estimated gust)6 miYork, PANew MarketNCEI record
May 16, 202560 mph (estimated gust)1.3 miDauphin, PAHarrisburgNCEI record
April 15, 202560 mph (measured gust)4.3 miYork, PA(Cxy)Cap City Arpt HNCEI record
April 15, 202560 mph (estimated gust)3.9 miDauphin, PAEnhautNCEI record
April 15, 202560 mph (estimated gust)0.8 miDauphin, PAHarrisburgNCEI record
April 15, 202560 mph (estimated gust)2.9 miDauphin, PAProgress PenbrookNCEI record
September 21, 202460 mph (estimated gust)7.3 miDauphin, PAHighspireNCEI record
September 21, 202460 mph (estimated gust)4.8 miPerry, PAMarysvilleNCEI record
June 26, 202460 mph (estimated gust)4.6 miPerry, PAMarysvilleNCEI record
June 26, 202460 mph (estimated gust)7.1 miDauphin, PAHighspireNCEI record
June 22, 202460 mph (estimated gust)3.1 miCumberland, PALemoyneNCEI record
June 22, 202460 mph (estimated gust)5 miCumberland, PAGoodhopeNCEI record
June 22, 202460 mph (estimated gust)4.1 miCumberland, PAGoodhopeNCEI record
June 22, 202460 mph (estimated gust)3 miCumberland, PANew CumberlandNCEI record
June 22, 202460 mph (estimated gust)5.6 miDauphin, PABresslerNCEI record
September 7, 202360 mph (estimated gust)7.2 miDauphin, PAHighspireNCEI record
July 25, 202360 mph (estimated gust)1 miDauphin, PACamp CurtinNCEI record
July 25, 202360 mph (estimated gust)0.9 miDauphin, PAHarrisburgNCEI record
July 25, 202360 mph (estimated gust)2.4 miDauphin, PAPenbrookNCEI record
July 21, 202360 mph (estimated gust)8.5 miCumberland, PANew KingstownNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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