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Hail history for Lititz, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lititz on 30 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 Lititz
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.7 in | Manheim, Brickerville, Rothsville 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lititz |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lititz by year
When hail season peaks near Lititz
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Lititz
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leola (8 mi from Lititz)
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 (6 mi from Lititz)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (10 mi from Lititz)
Jul 7, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hamilton Park (8 mi from Lititz)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairland (3 mi from Lititz)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lititz
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Millersville 10 mi from Lititz |
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Schoeneck 10 mi from Lititz |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EF1 | Rohrerstown 8 mi from Lititz |
| Mar 29, 2009 | EF1 | Lititz 1 mi from Lititz |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lititz
183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lititz since 2006, on 110 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 27, 2026 | damage reported | Brickerville, Kleinfeltersville, Cornwall 3 wind reports |
| 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 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rohrerstown 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rohrerstown, Lancaster, West Lancaster 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 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 Lititz; 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 Lititz.
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