Hail History

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Hail history for Palmyra, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 29, 2009
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles195

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palmyra on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 29, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Palmyra

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

Hail days near Palmyra by year

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When hail season peaks near Palmyra

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (7).

Jan1Feb1MarApr5May7Jun10Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Palmyra

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midway (9 mi from Palmyra)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail was reported just south of Lebanon.

Jul 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hummelstown (7 mi from Palmyra)

Jul 6, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hershey (4 mi from Palmyra)

Jul 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Grantville (6 mi from Palmyra)

Jul 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Palmyra (1 mi from Palmyra)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palmyra

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 28, 2018EF1Piketown
10 mi from Palmyra		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF1Palmyra
1 mi from Palmyra		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF2East Hanover
7 mi from Palmyra		1.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 22, 2010EF0Fontana
5 mi from Palmyra		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 13, 2008EF0Bunker Hill
10 mi from Palmyra		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palmyra

195 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palmyra since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedCornwall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedSkyline View
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedAnnville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedRutherford Heights, Linglestown, Hershey
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedEast Hanover, Annville, Jonestown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedSkyline View, Sand Hill, Hoernerstown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202560 mph, estimatedPleasant Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202560 mph, estimatedMiddletown, Hershey
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202560 mph, estimatedSand Hill, Lebanon, North Cornwall
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, estimatedBellegrove, Mc Gillstown
2 wind reports		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 Palmyra; 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 Palmyra.

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