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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17061

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 17061 from June 28, 1976 through August 18, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 17061 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 17061

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
5:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging in size from nickel /0.88 inch/ to quarter /1.00 inch/ fell in Millersburg. The hail fell for approximately 6 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NE Lenkerville, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Millersburg, PA
0.80″ hail
Jul 30, 1999
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Millersburg, PA
0.88″ hail
May 29, 1998
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Millersburg, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 17061

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UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
6:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking portions of 4th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
6:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Millersburg. Trees down blocking portions of 4th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down on route 25 in the Rising Sun Road and Shaffer Road corridor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto Savidge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Elizabethville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak winds estimated between 75-95 mph.  A line of severe thunderstorms began to produce wind damage in the town of Millersburg in an area bounded by lines running from the Millersburg Area High School... located just off North Street in town... running southeast to the junction of Rt 209 and Landfill Rd... then running north to the junction of Rt 25 and Zimmerman Rd then back to the originating point at the high school. The damage consisted mostly of various sized downed branches and snapped/uprooted softwood and hardwood trees. There was structural damage to the press box... ticket booth and bleachers at the high school... numerous places where power lines were down as well as fence and small outside yard structure damage across the encompassed area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
2:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Route 147 near the VFW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Liverpool, PA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down in Upper Paxton and Mifflin Townships. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Berrysburg, PA
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2019
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF OFF CHURCH ALONG WITH TREES AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2019
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. ROOF BLOWN OFF A WAREHOUSE. CHURCH HEAVILY DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON SHIPPEN DAM ROAD AND ROUTE 145.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millersburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2017
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Millersburg, PA
58 mph
Jun 11, 2015
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Lenkerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NE Lenkerville, PA
58 mph
Jun 25, 2013
7:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires in Upper Paxton Township near Millersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 WNW Millersburg, PA
60 mph
May 4, 2012
5:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NE Lenkerville, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17061

2 reports
UNK category
Jul 2, 2023
7:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms a brief EF-0 tornado occurred in Millersburg PA downing trees on Route 147 and Shippen Dam Rd. Est max wind 75 mph. Length 0.91 mi. Width 50 yds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Liverpool, PA
EF1 category
May 18, 2011
5:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 17061
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey team from the National Weather Service in State College confirmed a brief EF1 tornado between Millersburg and Killinger in Upper Paxton Township. The tornado touched down on Zimmerman Road and damaged several homes in the area. A portion of the roof to the Queen of Peace Church Rectory was blown off. The tornado moved northwest across PA 25, snapping off and uprooting approximately 15 large trees. Several out buildings were also destroyed. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 95 mph, placing this tornado on the lower end of the EF1 category. Two residents also reported seeing a funnel cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .18 NW Millersburg, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 17061 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,825
Households2,932
Housing units3,175
Income
Median household income$57,031
$100k+ households36.2%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,864
Attached single-family403
Small multifamily516
Large multifamily72
Mobile homes320
Housing mix
Single-family share58.7%
Attached-home share12.7%
Multifamily share18.5%
Mobile-home share10.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,166
Renter-occupied766
Vacant units243
Home value & age
Median home value$165,500
Owner homes $300k+15%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1965
Older-home share69.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,722
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 17061 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 24 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 17061, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 17061?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 17061 is 1.00″. It was reported near .87 NE Lenkerville, PA on May 4, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 17061 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 17061 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 17061 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 17061 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 17061 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 17061 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 17061 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 17061, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 17061, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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