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Hail history for Strasburg, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Strasburg on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Strasburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Quarryville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Strasburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Strasburg by year
When hail season peaks near Strasburg
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Strasburg
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Millersville (9 mi from Strasburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf-ball sized hail in Millersville.Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Quarryville (6 mi from Strasburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Quarryville.Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ninepoints (9 mi from Strasburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported a few miles southwest of Christiana.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · School Lane Hills (9 mi from Strasburg)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (4 mi from Strasburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Strasburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | EF0 | Mechanics Grove 8 mi from Strasburg |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF0 | Rawlinsville 8 mi from Strasburg |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | Gap 8 mi from Strasburg |
| Sep 27, 2010 | EF0 | Kinzers 6 mi from Strasburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Strasburg
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Strasburg since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Dec 3, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Christiana 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Millersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Willow Street, Christiana 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Smithville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster, New Holland 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Conestoga 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lancaster, West Lancaster, Leaman Place 5 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 Strasburg; 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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29 hail days - Pottstown
25 hail days - Bel Air South
29 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 Strasburg.
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