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Hail history for Red Lion, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Red Lion on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 2, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Red Lion
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Highville 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Red Lion |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Red Lion 1 hail report · closest near the center of Red Lion |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Red Lion by year
When hail season peaks near Red Lion
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Red Lion
Aug 2, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Adamsville (2 mi from Red Lion)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail (2 inch diameter) was reported near Dallastown.May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallam (7 mi from Red Lion)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail shattered a car window in Hallam.Jul 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brogue (7 mi from Red Lion)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inch diameter) caused damage to a home near Brogue.Jul 27, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Red Lion (1 mi from Red Lion)
May 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East York (7 mi from Red Lion)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Red Lion
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Wrightsville 7 mi from Red Lion |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Cross Rds 6 mi from Red Lion |
| Aug 18, 2021 | EF0 | Adamsville 3 mi from Red Lion |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF1 | Hallam 7 mi from Red Lion |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Adamsville 3 mi from Red Lion |
| Jun 12, 2011 | EF1 | Windsor 2 mi from Red Lion |
| Jun 12, 2011 | EF0 | Windsor 1 mi from Red Lion |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Red Lion
211 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Red Lion since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 10, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wrightsville, Hallam 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | New Salem, York, Spry 6 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Red Lion 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Emigsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Stonybrook, Wrightsville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Laurel, Glatfelters, Highrock 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Red Lion, Craley, East Prospect 3 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Felton, East York 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Seven Vlys 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Seven Vlys 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 Red Lion; 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 Red Lion.
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