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Hail history for East Petersburg, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Petersburg on 34 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 East Petersburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.7 in | Manheim, Brickerville, Rothsville 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from East Petersburg |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Silver Spg 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from East Petersburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near East Petersburg by year
When hail season peaks near East Petersburg
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near East Petersburg
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Millersville (7 mi from East Petersburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf-ball sized hail in Millersville.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · School Lane Hills (3 mi from East Petersburg)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smoketown (9 mi from East Petersburg)
Jul 7, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hamilton Park (5 mi from East Petersburg)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairland (5 mi from East Petersburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Petersburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Columbia 9 mi from East Petersburg |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Mountville 5 mi from East Petersburg |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Millersville 5 mi from East Petersburg |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EF1 | Rohrerstown 4 mi from East Petersburg |
| Mar 29, 2009 | EF1 | Lititz 4 mi from East Petersburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Petersburg
205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Petersburg since 2006, on 124 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 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Brickerville 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Millersville, Columbia 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Willow Street 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Akron 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 East Petersburg; 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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34 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 East Petersburg.
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