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Hail history for Rothsville, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rothsville on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Rothsville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.7 in | Manheim, Brickerville, Rothsville 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Rothsville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rothsville by year
When hail season peaks near Rothsville
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near Rothsville
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leola (5 mi from Rothsville)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf-ball sized hail in Leola.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · School Lane Hills (7 mi from Rothsville)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (8 mi from Rothsville)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Denver (8 mi from Rothsville)
Jul 7, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hamilton Park (8 mi from Rothsville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rothsville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Reinholds 10 mi from Rothsville |
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Schoeneck 8 mi from Rothsville |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EF1 | Rohrerstown 9 mi from Rothsville |
| Mar 29, 2009 | EF1 | Lititz 3 mi from Rothsville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rothsville
175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rothsville since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Dec 3, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | New Holland 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Brickerville, Kleinfeltersville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Akron 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Denver 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lititz, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Lititz, East Petersburg, Lancaster 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rohrerstown 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 Rothsville; 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 - Reading
32 hail days - Hershey
32 hail days - York
27 hail days - Pottstown
25 hail days - Harrisburg
34 hail days - West Chester
17 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 Rothsville.
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