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Hail history for Wayne Heights, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wayne Heights on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Wayne Heights
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wayne Heights in the last two years.
Hail days near Wayne Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Wayne Heights
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Wayne Heights
Aug 7, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cavetown (6 mi from Wayne Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diamter hail was reported in the 100 block of Vody's Court.Jun 23, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Edgemont (3 mi from Wayne Heights)
Aug 17, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Greencastle (10 mi from Wayne Heights)
Jul 29, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Greencastle (10 mi from Wayne Heights)
Jul 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ringgold (3 mi from Wayne Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wayne Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Grindstone Hill 9 mi from Wayne Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wayne Heights
158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wayne Heights since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgeport, Smithsburg 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Wolfsville, Marion, Fairfield 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hagerstown, Waynesboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Rouzerville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Thurmont 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mont Alto, Duffield 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rouzerville, Clay Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Hagerstown Rgnl, Waynesboro 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Garfield, Lantz 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Hagerstown Rgnl, Paramt, Lantz 3 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 Wayne Heights; 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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14 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 Wayne Heights.
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