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Hail history for Lorane, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lorane on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Lorane
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Kulptown, Stowe 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lorane |
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Of 31 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (8).
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May 22, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Wyomissing Hills (7 mi from Lorane)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in Wyomissing. Not only did it damage vehicles, but it also shattered several skylights at the Berkshire Mall. Among the damaged vehicles were two police department cars that were no longer usable. No serious injuries were reported.May 28, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Morgantown (9 mi from Lorane)
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blandon (10 mi from Lorane)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail fell along the U.S. Route 222 corridor from Blandon northeast through Kutztown. Hail as large as golf balls was reported and damaged some vehicles. Quarter size hail was specifically reported from Fleetwood.May 20, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Alsace Manor (8 mi from Lorane)
Aug 18, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Springmont (8 mi from Lorane)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lorane
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | EF0 | Yellow House 6 mi from Lorane |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Churchtown 9 mi from Lorane |
| May 28, 2019 | EF2 | Morgantown 9 mi from Lorane |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lorane
348 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lorane since 2006, on 132 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 28, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Robeson Twp, Warwick Twp, Shillington 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Douglassville 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | New Morgan, Kenhorst, West Pottsgrove T 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 53 mph, a measured | Reading Regional Airpor, Wyomissing, Douglassville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Laureldale 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Shillington, Mohnton, Robeson Twp 8 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Earl Twp 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Monocacy, Mt Penn, Baumstown 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Angelica, Birdsboro 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, a measured | Spaatz Field Read, Douglasville 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 Lorane; 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 Lorane.
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