Hail History

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Hail history for Hanover, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 22, 2024
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles140

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hanover on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 22, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Hanover

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bandana
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hanover		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 Hanover by year

206071082092101112121311415116217318119202112222322412526

When hail season peaks near Hanover

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).

Jan1Feb2Mar2Apr6May5Jun5Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hanover

Sep 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grangeville (4 mi from Hanover)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced multiple instances of golf ball sized hail on the south side of Hanover and Parkville.

Apr 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Berlin (8 mi from Hanover)

Mar 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bandana (3 mi from Hanover)

Jun 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Hanover (0 mi from Hanover)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Hanover (0 mi from Hanover)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hanover

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 7, 2023EF1Lineboro
8 mi from Hanover		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hanover

140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hanover since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Sep 22, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAbbottstown, Codorus
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedLittlestown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMcSherrystown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedWestminster, Parkville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPennville, Codorus
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202670 mph, estimatedMelrose, Hokes, Granite
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedHanover
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202649 mph, estimatedMenges Mill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedDeep Run, Menges Mill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedJacobs Mills
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 Hanover; 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 Hanover.

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