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Hail history for West York, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West York on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near West York
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Weigelstown 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from West York |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Red Lion 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West York |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West York by year
When hail season peaks near West York
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near West York
Aug 2, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Adamsville (9 mi from West York)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail (2 inch diameter) was reported near Dallastown.May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Starview (8 mi from West York)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail shattered a car window in Hallam.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dover (6 mi from West York)
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Red Lion (8 mi from West York)
May 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East York (3 mi from West York)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West York
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | EF0 | Strinestown 9 mi from West York |
| Aug 18, 2021 | EF0 | Adamsville 9 mi from West York |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF1 | Hallam 9 mi from West York |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Adamsville 9 mi from West York |
| Jun 12, 2011 | EF1 | Windsor 10 mi from West York |
| Jun 12, 2011 | EF0 | Windsor 10 mi from West York |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Lincolnway 2 mi from West York |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West York
211 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West York since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 21, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Hallam 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | New Salem, York, Spry 6 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Red Lion 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Emigsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Weigelstown, Stonybrook 5 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Glatfelters, Yorkshire 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Manchester 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Royal 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Red Lion 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 40 mph, estimated | East York 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 West York; 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 West York.
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