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Hail history for Orwigsburg, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orwigsburg on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 8, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Orwigsburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Summit Station 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Orwigsburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Orwigsburg by year
When hail season peaks near Orwigsburg
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Orwigsburg
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Auburn (4 mi from Orwigsburg)
Mar 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Auburn (4 mi from Orwigsburg)
May 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Minersville (9 mi from Orwigsburg)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Friedensburg (8 mi from Orwigsburg)
Aug 10, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Glenworth (6 mi from Orwigsburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Orwigsburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF1 | Jalappa 8 mi from Orwigsburg |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Cressona 6 mi from Orwigsburg |
| May 23, 2011 | EF1 | Lewistown 6 mi from Orwigsburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orwigsburg
97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orwigsburg since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 29, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Pottsville, New Ringgold, Hamburg 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Minersville, Pottsville, New Ringgold 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hamburg 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Schuykill Haven, West Hamburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Pottsville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | New Street, Port Carbon, Orwigsburg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | New Ringgold 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Mt Carbon, Friedensburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Palo Alto, West Hamburg 2 wind reports |
| May 23, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Friedensburg, Pottsville 2 wind reports |
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 Orwigsburg; 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 Orwigsburg.
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