Hail History

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Hail history for Sunbury, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)May 28, 2019
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger2
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles122

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sunbury on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Sunbury

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

Hail days near Sunbury by year

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When hail season peaks near Sunbury

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and July (1).

JanFebMar2Apr1May1Jun1JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sunbury

May 28, 2019 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Fishers Ferry (5 mi from Sunbury)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced grapefruit (4) sized hail west of Asherton.

Jun 30, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Selinsgrove (6 mi from Sunbury)

Jul 24, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Selinsgrove (5 mi from Sunbury)

Apr 23, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Trevorton (9 mi from Sunbury)

Apr 14, 2024 · 0.75 in (penny) · Sunbury Airport (1 mi from Sunbury)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sunbury

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 8, 2021EF0Verdilla
10 mi from Sunbury		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 24, 2017EF0Snydertown
8 mi from Sunbury		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 9, 2015EF0Selinsgrove
6 mi from Sunbury		1.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 30, 2015EF1South Danville
9 mi from Sunbury		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2011EF1Winfield
5 mi from Sunbury		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2011EF1Chillisquaque
5 mi from Sunbury		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sunbury

122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sunbury since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedResler, Selinsgrove, Stonington
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedShamokin Dam
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedLinntown, East Lewisburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202560 mph, estimatedSnydertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedFishers Ferry
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202560 mph, estimatedLinntown, Lewisburg, Montandon
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202570 mph, estimatedHummels Wharf, Sunbury Airport, Sunbury
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202460 mph, estimatedSelinsgrove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202460 mph, estimatedFishers Ferry
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202470 mph, estimatedSelinsgrove
1 wind report		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 Sunbury; 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

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 Sunbury.

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