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Hail history for Ephrata, PA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 27, 20260.50 in (marble)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 10, 2008

Ane haili ijiin 200622

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon19

Tornado ijiin 10 mile3

Wind reports within 10 miles143

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ephrata on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Ephrata

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 27, 2026	0.50 in marble	Brickerville, Rothsville 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Ephrata	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Ephrata meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ephrata

Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ephrata

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terre Hill (7 mi from Ephrata)

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leola (6 mi from Ephrata)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf-ball sized hail in Leola.

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (10 mi from Ephrata)

Jul 9, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Denver (4 mi from Ephrata)

Jun 24, 2013 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Fairland (10 mi from Ephrata)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ephrata

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 4, 2025	EF0	Reinholds 6 mi from Ephrata	0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 19, 2019	EF1	Schoeneck 4 mi from Ephrata	0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Mar 29, 2009	EF1	Lititz 7 mi from Ephrata	1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ephrata

143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ephrata since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Dec 3, 2009.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 1, 2026	damage a reported	New Holland 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026	damage a reported	Brickerville, Kleinfeltersville 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage a reported	Akron 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage a reported	Akron 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026	damage a reported	Denver 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage a reported	Lititz, Akron 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	60 mph, a measured	Lititz, East Petersburg, Lancaster 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Kleinfeltersville, Vinemont 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	New Holland, Fivepointville, Lancaster Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 2025	62 mph, a measured	Lancaster Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Ephrata; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Ephrata.

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