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Hail history for Ephrata, PA
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 | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Brickerville, Rothsville 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Ephrata |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ephrata by year
When hail season peaks near Ephrata
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near 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 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (10 mi from Ephrata)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Denver (4 mi from Ephrata)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairland (10 mi from Ephrata)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ephrata
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Reinholds 6 mi from Ephrata |
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Schoeneck 4 mi from Ephrata |
| Mar 29, 2009 | EF1 | Lititz 7 mi from Ephrata |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | New Holland 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Brickerville, Kleinfeltersville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Akron 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Akron 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Denver 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lititz, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Lititz, East Petersburg, Lancaster 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kleinfeltersville, Vinemont 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | New Holland, Fivepointville, Lancaster Airport 3 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Lancaster Airport 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 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.
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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 Ephrata.
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