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Hail history for Elim, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elim on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Elim
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Belmont 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Elim |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Elim meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Elim
Of 12 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (3).
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Mar 23, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Jerome (7 mi from Elim)
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (4 mi from Elim)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomas Mill (6 mi from Elim)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail reported near Jerome.May 13, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Brookdale (7 mi from Elim)
May 23, 2019 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Johnstown (2 mi from Elim)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elim
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | EF? | Jerome 8 mi from Elim |
| May 23, 2019 | EF0 | Elim 2 mi from Elim |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elim
165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elim since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Apr 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Geistown, Benson, Windber 12 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Westmont, South Fork 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Benson, Jerome 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Belmont, New Florence 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hollsopple, Tire Hill, Brownstown 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 49 mph, a estimat | Brownstown 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Seanor, Johnstown Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Brownstown 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Johnstown 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Elim, Walsall 3 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 Elim; 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 Elim.
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