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Hail history for State College, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of State College on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.
State College ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near State College
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Woodycrest, State College, Univ Park State 6 hail reports · closest near the center of State College |
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May 23, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Neffs Mills (9 mi from State College)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail near Shaver's Creek.Jun 22, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · State College (1 mi from State College)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Centre Hall (10 mi from State College)
Aug 14, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Port Matilda (10 mi from State College)
Sep 6, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Woodycrest (2 mi from State College)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of State College
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2015 | EF0 | Tusseyville 9 mi from State College |
| Jun 27, 2013 | EF1 | Linden Hall 6 mi from State College |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near State College
203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of State College since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Apr 10, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Rock Springs, Whipple Dam State P 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Black Moshannon St, Bellefonte, Centre Hall 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Rock Springs 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Unionville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Unionville, Pleasant Gap, Bellefonte 6 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Bellefonte 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Buffalo Run, State College, Coleville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Bellefonte 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Woodycrest 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Unionville, Woodycrest 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 State College; 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 State College.
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