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Hail history for Mount Joy, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Joy on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Mount Joy
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.7 in | Manheim 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mount Joy |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Marietta 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Mount Joy |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Silver Spg 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Mount Joy |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mount Joy by year
When hail season peaks near Mount Joy
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Mount Joy
May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Starview (10 mi from Mount Joy)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail shattered a car window in Hallam.Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marietta Afs (4 mi from Mount Joy)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported a few miles northwest of Columbia.May 31, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elizabethtown (6 mi from Mount Joy)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairland (9 mi from Mount Joy)
Jun 28, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Silver Spg (5 mi from Mount Joy)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Joy
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Wrightsville 8 mi from Mount Joy |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Columbia 6 mi from Mount Joy |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Mountville 8 mi from Mount Joy |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Millersville 8 mi from Mount Joy |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF1 | Hallam 9 mi from Mount Joy |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EF1 | Rohrerstown 8 mi from Mount Joy |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Joy
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Joy since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 16, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wrightsville, Hallam, Columbia 7 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bainbridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Maytown 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wrightsville, East Petersburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rohrerstown 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | East Prospect, Rohrerstown, West Lancaster 3 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Middletown, Wilshire Hills 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Joy 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
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 Mount Joy; 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 Mount Joy.
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