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Hail history for Elizabethtown, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elizabethtown on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Elizabethtown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Marietta 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Elizabethtown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Elizabethtown by year
When hail season peaks near Elizabethtown
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near Elizabethtown
May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Starview (8 mi from Elizabethtown)
Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Wolf (8 mi from Elizabethtown)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong to hen-egg size hail (1.5 to 2 inches in diameter) was reported in Mount Wolf just southeast of York Haven.Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marietta Afs (7 mi from Elizabethtown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported a few miles northwest of Columbia.Sep 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mt Wolf (8 mi from Elizabethtown)
May 31, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elizabethtown (0 mi from Elizabethtown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elizabethtown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Palmyra 10 mi from Elizabethtown |
| Jun 22, 2010 | EF0 | Fontana 9 mi from Elizabethtown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elizabethtown
148 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elizabethtown since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 3, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Hallam 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Middletown, Bainbridge 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Highspire, Goldsboro, Maytown 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Middletown, Goldsboro, Wrightsville 6 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Wago Jct 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Middletown 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Olmsted Field Mid 1 wind report |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Olmsted Field Mid, Middletown, Hershey 3 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Joy 1 wind report |
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 Elizabethtown; 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 Elizabethtown.
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