Hail History

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Hail history for Hershey, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 3, 2023
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles197

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hershey on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Hershey

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

Hail days near Hershey by year

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When hail season peaks near Hershey

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (8).

JanFebMar1Apr6May8Jun12Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hershey

Jun 3, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Linglestown (8 mi from Hershey)

May 31, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elizabethtown (10 mi from Hershey)

Jul 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hummelstown (3 mi from Hershey)

Jul 6, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hershey (0 mi from Hershey)

Jul 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Grantville (7 mi from Hershey)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hershey

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 28, 2018EF1Piketown
9 mi from Hershey		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF1Palmyra
2 mi from Hershey		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF2East Hanover
9 mi from Hershey		1.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 22, 2010EF0Fontana
7 mi from Hershey		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hershey

197 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hershey since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedColonial Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedSkyline View
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedSteelton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, measuredMiddletown, Annville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedHighspire, Goldsboro
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202665 mph, measuredMiddletown, Goldsboro, Progress
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedPaxtonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedEast Hanover, Annville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedSkyline View, Hoernerstown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202660 mph, estimatedLawnton
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 Hershey; 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 Hershey.

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