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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Dover, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dover, PA from March 27, 1963 through July 14, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dover, PA · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 14, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dover, PA

11 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dover, PA
0.88″ hail
Aug 19, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail (0.88 inch diameter) was reported in Dover.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dover, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size (0.88-inch diameter) hail reported a few miles northeast of Dover.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Eastmont, PA
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
2:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Dover.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dover, PA
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported just west of Weigelstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 WSW Dover, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2006
5:05 PM EST
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dover, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2004
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Dover, PA
1.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2003
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball /1.75 inch/ hail reported in Dover.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dover, PA
1.25″ hail
Jun 2, 1998
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dover, PA
1.75″ hail
May 29, 1995
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds Hanover,29,1545EST,,,0,0,?,?,Hail (1.75) Golf ball-size hail fell in Dover and Hanover. In addition, trees and power lines were knocked over in Dover. About 100 homes lost power.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dover, PA
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 1974
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Dover, PA

21 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 14, 2025
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road at Oriole Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Dover, PA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed along and across roads near Dover.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dover, PA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dover, PA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Dover, PA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY LARGE TREES DOWN. DAMAGE TO GARAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dover, PA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PINE TREES SNAPPED ON LOCUST POINT CT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dover, PA
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2016
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Dover, PA
58 mph
Apr 19, 2013
5:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees in Dover.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, PA
58 mph
Aug 5, 2012
2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked a tree down on a house in Dover Township. The extent of the structural damage was unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, PA
58 mph
May 27, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees in Dover.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, PA
58 mph
May 26, 2011
6:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Dover.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, PA
58 mph
Jun 24, 2010
1:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph toppled trees and wires in Dover.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, PA
58 mph
Jun 26, 2009
3:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires near Dover.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, PA
58 mph
Aug 25, 2007
6:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees down near Dover.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, PA
58 mph
Nov 6, 2005
6:45 PM EST
Wind report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in Conewago Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Dover, 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 Dover, PA

4 reports
F1 category
Jul 14, 2004
1:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thunderstorms spawned a weak F1 tornado during the afternoon of Wednesday July 14 in northern York County. The tornado first touched down at the intersection of Route 83 and Fishing Creek Road in Frogtown, about 11.5 miles north of Dover. The tornado traveled east, damaging two buildings. Wind blown debris from the tornado knocked out dozens of car windows. The tornado path was one half mile long, and 100 yards wide. Winds were estimated between 73 and 112 mph, making this an F1 on the Fujita scale.The tornado was embedded in a larger area of downburst damage. Dozens of trees were blown down and a barn roof was blown off in this three mile long swath of downburst damage. There were no injuries or deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 N Dover, PA
F0 category
Jul 21, 1994
7:04 PM EST
Tornado report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in Dover Township near Pennsylvania State Route 74. The hardest hit area was within the Delwood Manor Development. Several roofs were blown off of modular houses. Roofs were lifted and set back down on 6 or 7 other houses. About the same number of houses were stripped of their aluminum siding, gutters and soffits. A few sheds were tossed, one for about 200 yards. A boat was moved off its block, but not damaged. No deaths or injuries were reported and property damage was estimated at $20,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dover, PA
F1 category
Aug 26, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F2 category
Mar 27, 1963
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Dover, PA
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 · City

Dover, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,004
Households808
Housing units853
Income
Median household income$77,500
$100k+ households45.9%
$150k+ households23.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached549
Attached single-family50
Small multifamily173
Large multifamily81
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share64.4%
Attached-home share5.9%
Multifamily share29.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied564
Renter-occupied244
Vacant units45
Home value & age
Median home value$192,200
Owner homes $300k+7.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share71.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars758
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 21 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Dover, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dover?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dover, PA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Dover, PA on July 18, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in Dover — 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 Dover and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Dover — 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 Dover address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Dover — 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 Dover address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Dover — 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 across Dover, PA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Dover, 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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