Hail Harrisburg, PA
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Harrisburg in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 7 reports, the largest measured 1.00 inches at 1 N Wertzville.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Harrisburg. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 9.6 hail reports a year, coming on about 4.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.00 inches, on May 14, 2010.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 2 ESE WeigelstownYork County | Trained Spotter |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 2 SE Carlisle SpringsCumberland County | Public |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 1 NE MariettaLancaster County | Public |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 1 N WertzvilleCumberland County | Public |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 E CarlisleCumberland County | Public |
| May 14, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 2 W MaytownLancaster County | Public |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 2 SE ShermansdalePerry County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Harrisburg
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Starview, York County | May 14, 2010 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Hockersville, Cumberland County | May 14, 2010 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Newport, Perry County | Jul 30, 1999 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | York, York County | May 10, 2000 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Marysville, Perry County | May 10, 2000 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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