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Hail history for Lake City, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake City on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 17, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Lake City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake City in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake City by year
When hail season peaks near Lake City
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Lake City
Jun 17, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cranesville (8 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotters reported quarter size hail in Cranesville and county dispatch relayed a report of golf ball size hail in Albion.May 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Albion (8 mi from Lake City)
May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Cranesville (8 mi from Lake City)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Girard (2 mi from Lake City)
Aug 21, 2011 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Shadeland (7 mi from Lake City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2013 | EF1 | Ivarea 7 mi from Lake City |
| Jun 6, 2010 | EF0 | Springfield Station 3 mi from Lake City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake City
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake City since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 8, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Avonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | McKean, Avonia, Fairview 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Cranesville, Lake City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Platea, Fairview 2 wind reports |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Platea, Springfield Station 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Girard 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Fairview, Franklin Center 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | West Springfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Cranesville, Girard 2 wind reports |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Avonia, Sterrettania 2 wind reports |
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 Lake City; 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 Lake City.
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