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Hail history for McSherrystown, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McSherrystown on 25 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 McSherrystown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Bandana 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from McSherrystown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near McSherrystown by year
When hail season peaks near McSherrystown
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near McSherrystown
Sep 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grangeville (4 mi from McSherrystown)
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 (7 mi from McSherrystown)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bandana (5 mi from McSherrystown)
Jun 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Hanover (2 mi from McSherrystown)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Hanover (2 mi from McSherrystown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of McSherrystown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Lineboro 10 mi from McSherrystown |
| Aug 18, 2021 | EF0 | Hampton 9 mi from McSherrystown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near McSherrystown
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McSherrystown since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Sep 22, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Abbottstown, Codorus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Littlestown 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | McSherrystown 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster, Parkville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Pennville, Codorus 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Granite, Grangeville, Blooming Grove 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hanover 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Menges Mill 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hampton 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Deep Run, Menges Mill 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 McSherrystown; 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 McSherrystown.
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