Hail History

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Hail history for Williamsport, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 13, 20211.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 28, 2019
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles121

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamsport on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Williamsport ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Williamsport

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Williamsport in the last two years.

Hail days near Williamsport by year

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When hail season peaks near Williamsport

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (5).

JanFebMarApr5May2Jun6Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Williamsport

May 28, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Linden (7 mi from Williamsport)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced teacup (3) sized hail in Linden.

Aug 17, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Montgomery (8 mi from Williamsport)

Jul 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Montgomery (8 mi from Williamsport)

Jul 11, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Williamsport Airport (4 mi from Williamsport)

May 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Williamsport (1 mi from Williamsport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamsport

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 9, 2015EF1Farragut
7 mi from Williamsport		0.9 mi long, 225 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamsport

121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamsport since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on May 1, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMontgomery
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedGarden View, Duboistown, Montgomery
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedNisbet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedWarrensville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202560 mph, estimatedWilliamsport Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedQuenashaukne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, estimatedGarden View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202560 mph, estimatedBalls Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202481 mph, estimatedSylvan Dell, South Williamspor, Williamsport
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, estimatedMontgomery
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 Williamsport; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Williamsport.

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