Hail History

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Hail history for New Freedom, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 14, 2010
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles144

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Freedom on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near New Freedom

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

Hail days near New Freedom by year

3061073081092101112131141511611721811912021223231242526

When hail season peaks near New Freedom

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).

JanFebMar4Apr5May5Jun5Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near New Freedom

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maryland Line (2 mi from New Freedom)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Maryland Line.

May 10, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stewartstown (6 mi from New Freedom)

Jun 4, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Loganville (8 mi from New Freedom)

Apr 15, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hungerford (1 mi from New Freedom)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Dallastown (10 mi from New Freedom)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Freedom

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 7, 2023EF1Lineboro
9 mi from New Freedom		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 7, 2023EF1Cross Rds
10 mi from New Freedom		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 18, 2021EF0Adamsville
9 mi from New Freedom		0.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Adamsville
9 mi from New Freedom		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF0Evna
10 mi from New Freedom		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Freedom

144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Freedom since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 8, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBentley Springs
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBentley Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedBentley Springs, Codorus
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedGlatfelters
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedHokes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedParkton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202670 mph, estimatedSeven Vlys
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202560 mph, estimatedSeven Vlys
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202560 mph, estimatedParkton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202560 mph, estimatedRailroad
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 New Freedom; 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 New Freedom.

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