Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Meade, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 18, 2012
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles93

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Meade on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Lake Meade

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Meade in the last two years.

Hail days near Lake Meade by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Meade

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and May (4).

JanFebMar1Apr4May4Jun3Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Meade

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Heidlersburg (6 mi from Lake Meade)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from nickel to golf ball fell on Route 15 east of Heidlersburg.

Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dover (10 mi from Lake Meade)

Aug 4, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dillsburg (9 mi from Lake Meade)

Apr 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Berlin (5 mi from Lake Meade)

May 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Clear Spg (8 mi from Lake Meade)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Meade

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 18, 2021EF0Hampton
3 mi from Lake Meade		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Meade

93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Meade since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 4, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAbbottstown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedYork Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWellsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedWellsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedYork Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedDillsburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedDillsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedFortney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202670 mph, estimatedBeavertown, Mt Royal
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202649 mph, estimatedMenges Mill
1 wind report		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 Lake Meade; 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 Lake Meade.

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