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Hail history for Manheim, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manheim on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Manheim
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.7 in | Manheim, Brickerville, Rothsville 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Manheim |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Silver Spg 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Manheim |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Manheim by year
When hail season peaks near Manheim
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Manheim
May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · School Lane Hills (8 mi from Manheim)
Jul 7, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hamilton Park (10 mi from Manheim)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairland (2 mi from Manheim)
Jun 28, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Silver Spg (8 mi from Manheim)
Apr 24, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lancaster (8 mi from Manheim)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Manheim
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Mountville 9 mi from Manheim |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Millersville 9 mi from Manheim |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EF1 | Rohrerstown 8 mi from Manheim |
| Mar 29, 2009 | EF1 | Lititz 5 mi from Manheim |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manheim
176 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manheim since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Dec 3, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Brickerville, Kleinfeltersville, Cornwall 4 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lititz 1 wind report |
| 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 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Lancaster Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Lancaster Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wilshire Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eden 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 Manheim; 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
- Lancaster
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22 hail days - Lebanon
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32 hail days - York
27 hail days - Colonial Park
34 hail days - Harrisburg
34 hail days - Reading
32 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 Manheim.
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