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Hail history for Steelton, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Steelton on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Steelton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Marysville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Steelton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Steelton by year
When hail season peaks near Steelton
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Steelton
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsburg (9 mi from Steelton)
Jun 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrisburg (3 mi from Steelton)
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 Steelton)
Jul 19, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marysville (9 mi from Steelton)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Wormleysburg (9 mi from Steelton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Steelton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Summerdale 8 mi from Steelton |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Perdix 9 mi from Steelton |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Dauphin 10 mi from Steelton |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | Fortney 10 mi from Steelton |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Wormleysburg 9 mi from Steelton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Steelton
222 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Steelton since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 3, 2012.
| 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, Valley Green, Marysville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Highspire, Goldsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Middletown, New Cumberland, Camp Hill 12 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Perdix, Paxtonia 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cap City Airport, Siddonsburg, Newberrytown 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 Steelton; 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 - Hanover
24 hail days - Lancaster
36 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 Steelton.
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