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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hershey, PA from July 3, 1975 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 17033 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hershey, PA · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hershey, PA

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported in Hershey PA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hershey, PA
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hershey, PA
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2021
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM HERSHEY. HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hershey, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2021
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL IN HERSHEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hershey, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT SAND BEACH RD AND EAST CANAL ST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Hershey, PA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hershey, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2010
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hershey, PA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2010
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hershey, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
11:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Hershey.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hershey, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported penny-sized hail in Hershey.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hershey, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2006
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hershey, PA
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 1986
4:41 PM CST
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
2.50″ hail
Aug 7, 1986
3:55 PM CST
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 1986
3:34 PM CST
Hail report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 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 Hershey, PA

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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power poles downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2023
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A HOUSE ON HILL CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2023
6:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND SIDING DAMAGE IN DERRY TOWNSHIP... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2023
6:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE TREES DOWN AND POWER LINE DOWN IN A YARD. REPORT RELAYED BY TWITTER... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HALF OF A BARN ROOF TORE OFF... SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF AREBA AVE AND HILLVIEW LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2021
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN OVER ROADS. ONE TREE ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Campbelltown, PA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SNAPPED TREE BRANCHES AT SAND BEACH RD AND EAST CANAL ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 INCH TREE BRANCH DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 743.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROKEN WINDOW ON THE KISSING TOWER AT HERSHEYPARK ACCORDING TO PENNLIVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM MDT ASOS GUST REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE CAMBRIDGE COMMONS AND GLENN ACRES NEIGHBORHOODS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON COCOA AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2019
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
NWS Wind Report Location: Hershey, PA
58 mph
May 31, 2015
5:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Bachmanville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Bachmanville, PA
58 mph
May 31, 2015
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hershey, PA
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous large branches near Hershey.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 ESE Hershey, 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 Hershey, PA

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Hershey, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,334
Households5,595
Housing units5,791
Income
Median household income$78,750
$100k+ households40.6%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,876
Attached single-family843
Small multifamily1,019
Large multifamily1,045
Mobile homes8
Housing mix
Single-family share49.7%
Attached-home share14.6%
Multifamily share35.6%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,071
Renter-occupied2,524
Vacant units196
Home value & age
Median home value$339,300
Owner homes $300k+58.4%
Owner homes $500k+23.3%
Owner homes $750k+8.6%
Median year built1970
Older-home share68.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,194
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 31 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Hershey, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hershey?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hershey, PA is 2.50″. It was reported near Hershey, PA on August 7, 1986.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hershey — 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 Hershey address?

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