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Hail history for Brownstown, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brownstown on 38 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 Brownstown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.7 in | Manheim, Brickerville, Rothsville 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Brownstown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Brownstown by year
When hail season peaks near Brownstown
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (10).
Largest hail storms near Brownstown
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terre Hill (9 mi from Brownstown)
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leola (3 mi from Brownstown)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf-ball sized hail in Leola.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · School Lane Hills (7 mi from Brownstown)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (6 mi from Brownstown)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Denver (9 mi from Brownstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brownstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Schoeneck 9 mi from Brownstown |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EF1 | Rohrerstown 10 mi from Brownstown |
| Mar 29, 2009 | EF1 | Lititz 5 mi from Brownstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brownstown
184 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brownstown since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Dec 3, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | New Holland 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Brickerville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Akron 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lititz, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Lititz, East Petersburg, Lancaster 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rohrerstown 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rohrerstown, Lancaster, Leaman Place 4 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 Brownstown; 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.
Nearby cities
- Lancaster
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22 hail days - Reading
32 hail days - York
27 hail days - Pottstown
25 hail days - West Chester
17 hail days - Harrisburg
34 hail days - Limerick
39 hail days
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 Brownstown.
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