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Hail history for Mechanicsburg, PA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 27, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 3, 2023
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles181

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mechanicsburg on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Mechanicsburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 27, 20260.5 in
marble		Marysville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Mechanicsburg		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 20260.88 in
nickel		Carlisle Springs
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Mechanicsburg		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 20261 in
quarter		Gettysburg Jct, Wertzville
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Mechanicsburg		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Mechanicsburg by year

2063071083091103113121311411516171181920121221232425326

When hail season peaks near Mechanicsburg

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (8).

JanFebMarApr2May9Jun5Jul8AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mechanicsburg

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsburg (0 mi from Mechanicsburg)

Jun 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrisburg (7 mi from Mechanicsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail (1.75) near Harrisburg.

Jul 18, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Carlisle (9 mi from Mechanicsburg)

Jul 19, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marysville (10 mi from Mechanicsburg)

Aug 4, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dillsburg (7 mi from Mechanicsburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mechanicsburg

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 5, 2026EF?Marysville
7 mi from Mechanicsburg
May 15, 2018EF1Summerdale
7 mi from Mechanicsburg		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 26, 2011EF1Wertzville
3 mi from Mechanicsburg		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 26, 2011EF1Perdix
9 mi from Mechanicsburg		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF2Fortney
9 mi from Mechanicsburg		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Wormleysburg
3 mi from Mechanicsburg		3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mechanicsburg

181 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mechanicsburg since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 19, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedCarlisle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCarlisle Springs, Mechanicsburg, Hogestown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCarlisle Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedCarlisle Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedShiremanstown, Lower Allen, Steelton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202662 mph, measuredCarlisle Springs, Wertzville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202663 mph, measuredNew Cumberland, Carlisle Springs, Dillsburg
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedGettysburg Jct, Perdix
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedCarlisle, Middlesex, Cap City Airport
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedFortney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Mechanicsburg; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Mechanicsburg.

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