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Hail history for Palmyra, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palmyra on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 29, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Palmyra
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Palmyra in the last two years.
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Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midway (9 mi from Palmyra)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail was reported just south of Lebanon.Jul 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Hummelstown (7 mi from Palmyra)
Jul 6, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Hershey (4 mi from Palmyra)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Grantville (6 mi from Palmyra)
Jul 12, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Palmyra (1 mi from Palmyra)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palmyra
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2018 | EF1 | Piketown 10 mi from Palmyra |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Palmyra 1 mi from Palmyra |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | East Hanover 7 mi from Palmyra |
| Jun 22, 2010 | EF0 | Fontana 5 mi from Palmyra |
| Jul 13, 2008 | EF0 | Bunker Hill 10 mi from Palmyra |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palmyra
195 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palmyra since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 15, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Cornwall 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Skyline View 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Annville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Rutherford Heights, Linglestown, Hershey 8 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | East Hanover, Annville, Jonestown 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Skyline View, Sand Hill, Hoernerstown 3 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pleasant Hill 1 wind report |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Middletown, Hershey 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sand Hill, Lebanon, North Cornwall 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Bellegrove, Mc Gillstown 2 wind reports |
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 Palmyra; 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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10 hail days
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 Palmyra.
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