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Hail history for Lower Allen, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lower Allen on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Lower Allen
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Marysville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lower Allen |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wertzville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lower Allen |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lower Allen by year
When hail season peaks near Lower Allen
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Lower Allen
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsburg (6 mi from Lower Allen)
Jun 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrisburg (3 mi from Lower Allen)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail (1.75) near Harrisburg.Jul 19, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marysville (8 mi from Lower Allen)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Wormleysburg (6 mi from Lower Allen)
Jun 9, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Harrisburg (4 mi from Lower Allen)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lower Allen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | EF? | Marysville 8 mi from Lower Allen |
| May 15, 2018 | EF1 | Summerdale 6 mi from Lower Allen |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Wertzville 7 mi from Lower Allen |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Perdix 8 mi from Lower Allen |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Dauphin 9 mi from Lower Allen |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | Fortney 8 mi from Lower Allen |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Wormleysburg 6 mi from Lower Allen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lower Allen
213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lower Allen since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 3, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Colonial Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Skyline View 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mechanicsburg, Hogestown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Shiremanstown, Lower Allen, Steelton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Middletown, Valley Green, Wertzville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Highspire 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Middletown, New Cumberland, Camp Hill 10 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Perdix, Paxtonia 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cap City Airport, Dillsburg, Siddonsburg 7 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Fortney 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 Lower Allen; 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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24 hail days - Lancaster
36 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 Lower Allen.
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