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Hail history for Lancaster, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lancaster on 36 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.
Lancaster ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Lancaster
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.7 in | Manheim 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lancaster |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Highville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lancaster |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Silver Spg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lancaster |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lancaster by year
When hail season peaks near Lancaster
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Lancaster
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Millersville (4 mi from Lancaster)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf-ball sized hail in Millersville.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · School Lane Hills (2 mi from Lancaster)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (6 mi from Lancaster)
Jul 7, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hamilton Park (0 mi from Lancaster)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairland (10 mi from Lancaster)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lancaster
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Mountville 5 mi from Lancaster |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Millersville 5 mi from Lancaster |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EF1 | Rohrerstown 4 mi from Lancaster |
| Mar 29, 2009 | EF1 | Lititz 8 mi from Lancaster |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lancaster
192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2006, on 116 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 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Millersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Willow Street 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lititz, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Lititz, East Petersburg, Lancaster 5 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Conestoga 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Safe Harbor, Rohrerstown 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rohrerstown, Lancaster, West Lancaster 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 Lancaster; 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 Lancaster.
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