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Hail history for Shippensburg, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shippensburg on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Shippensburg
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Shippensburg in the last two years.
Hail days near Shippensburg by year
When hail season peaks near Shippensburg
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Shippensburg
Aug 4, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Trust (7 mi from Shippensburg)
May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Walnut Bottom (7 mi from Shippensburg)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Caledonia Park (10 mi from Shippensburg)
Jul 28, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Shippensburg (0 mi from Shippensburg)
Jul 27, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Newburg (5 mi from Shippensburg)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shippensburg
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shippensburg since 2006, on 40 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Scotland 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newburg, Orrstown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Orrstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Newville 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Stoughstown, Walnut Bottom 3 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Shippensburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Greenspring 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Culbertson 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Greenspring 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Chambersburg Muni Airport 1 wind report |
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 Shippensburg; 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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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 Shippensburg.
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