Hail History

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Hail history for Lock Haven, PA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20190.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 2, 2018
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lock Haven on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in August and September.

Recent hail near Lock Haven

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lock Haven in the last two years.

Hail days near Lock Haven by year

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When hail season peaks near Lock Haven

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and September (2).

JanFebMar2Apr1MayJun1Jul3Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lock Haven

Apr 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lock Haven (1 mi from Lock Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail (1.75 inch diameter) broke numerous windows in Lock Haven.

Oct 2, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lamar (10 mi from Lock Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced hen egg-sized hail near Lamar.

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Avis (8 mi from Lock Haven)

Sep 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lock Haven (1 mi from Lock Haven)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Woolrich (5 mi from Lock Haven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lock Haven

DateRatingWherePath
May 15, 2014EF0Lock Haven
1 mi from Lock Haven		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lock Haven

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lock Haven since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 1, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedMill Hall, Lamar
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBeech Creek, Loganton
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGlen Union, Lock Haven
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedJersey Shr, Lock Haven Mem Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedQueens Run
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedBeech Creek, Lockport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedFlemington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202660 mph, estimatedBeech Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedMc Elhattan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202560 mph, estimatedCharlton, Dunnstown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Lock Haven; 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

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 Lock Haven.

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