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Hail history for Harrisburg, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harrisburg on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Harrisburg ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Harrisburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Marysville 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Harrisburg |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wertzville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Harrisburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Harrisburg by year
When hail season peaks near Harrisburg
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Harrisburg
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsburg (8 mi from Harrisburg)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dauphin (7 mi from Harrisburg)
Jun 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrisburg (1 mi from Harrisburg)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail (1.75) near Harrisburg.Jul 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hummelstown (9 mi from Harrisburg)
Jul 19, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marysville (5 mi from Harrisburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harrisburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | EF? | Marysville 7 mi from Harrisburg |
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Summerdale 4 mi from Harrisburg |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Wertzville 8 mi from Harrisburg |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Perdix 6 mi from Harrisburg |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Dauphin 6 mi from Harrisburg |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Wormleysburg 7 mi from Harrisburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harrisburg
219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harrisburg since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 19, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Colonial Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Skyline View 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mechanicsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Shiremanstown, Lower Allen, Steelton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Middletown, Wertzville, Marysville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Highspire, Dauphin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Middletown, New Cumberland, Camp Hill 11 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 100 mph, estimated | Speeceville, Dauphin, Perdix 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cap City Airport, Siddonsburg, New Market 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dauphin, Marysville, Skyline View 4 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 Harrisburg; 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 Harrisburg.
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