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Hail history for Penbrook, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Penbrook on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Penbrook
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Marysville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Penbrook |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wertzville 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Penbrook |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Penbrook by year
When hail season peaks near Penbrook
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (10).
Largest hail storms near Penbrook
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsburg (10 mi from Penbrook)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dauphin (8 mi from Penbrook)
Jun 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrisburg (2 mi from Penbrook)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail (1.75) near Harrisburg.Jul 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hummelstown (7 mi from Penbrook)
Jul 19, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marysville (6 mi from Penbrook)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Penbrook
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | EF? | Marysville 9 mi from Penbrook |
| Jun 28, 2018 | EF1 | Piketown 9 mi from Penbrook |
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Summerdale 6 mi from Penbrook |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Perdix 7 mi from Penbrook |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Dauphin 7 mi from Penbrook |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Wormleysburg 9 mi from Penbrook |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Penbrook
233 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Penbrook since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 19, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Colonial Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Skyline View 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mechanicsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Shiremanstown, Lower Allen, Steelton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Middletown, Wertzville, Marysville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Highspire, Dauphin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Middletown, New Cumberland, Camp Hill 12 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 100 mph, estimated | Speeceville, Dauphin, Perdix 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cap City Airport, Siddonsburg, New Market 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dauphin, Marysville, Skyline View 4 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 Penbrook; 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
- Harrisburg
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32 hail days - Carlisle
14 hail days - York
27 hail days - Lebanon
22 hail days - Lancaster
36 hail days - Hanover
24 hail days - Ephrata
22 hail days
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 Penbrook.
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