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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17042

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 17042 from June 10, 1956 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 17042 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 17042

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Lebanon, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2014
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail (1 inch diameter) was reported at Fairview Golf Course near Quentin. The hail damaged corn and wheat fields. Crop damage estimates were not available.
NWS Hail Report Location: .66 NW Quentin, PA
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2009
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail was reported just south of Lebanon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Midway, PA
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2009
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported near Annville. The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Weavertown, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
5:26 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lebanon, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
4:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Mt Gretna, PA
1.25″ hail
Oct 4, 2000
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell across the area and trees & wires were down.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lebanon, PA
0.75″ hail
Sep 7, 1998
11:31 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lebanon, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 1997
10:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lebanon, PA
2.00″ hail
Jun 10, 1956
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 17042

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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Cornwall, PA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Annville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lebanon, PA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Cleona, PA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Cleona, PA
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off a barn and multiple trees and wires down on Prescott Road between Birch Road and Fox Road in South Lebanon Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Myerstown, PA
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on vehicle near the intersection of North 15th Avenue and East Lehman Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Sand Hill, PA
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down in Lebanon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lebanon, PA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down with no wires on Fox Ridge Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lebanon, PA
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2025
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down west of Lebanon with some instances of trees on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Cleona, PA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking the on ramp to Route 72.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Cornwall, PA
UNK mph
Nov 15, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT 800 BLOCK OF MINE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Mount Gretna, PA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2019
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO HOUSE ON CORNWALL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: Hauckville, PA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2019
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 20FT TALL TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E South Lebanon, PA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN LEBANON SOUTH
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lebanon, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17042

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 22, 2017
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Avon, PA
EF0 category
Jun 22, 2010
3:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey team from the National Weather Service in State College confirmed an EF0 tornado at the Thousand Trails Campground on 493 S. Mt. Pleasant Road in South Annville Township. The touch-down was very brief with only a 200 yard path length and 50 yard path width. The maximum winds were estimated around 80 mph. The main damage was concentrated within a wooded area near the back of the campground facility. Several trailers sustained damage from falling trees and branches. The tornado was embedded within a broader area of thunderstorm straight-line wind damage that extended approximately seven miles from just east of Hershey into southwest Lebanon County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 WSW Fontana, PA
F2 category
Oct 11, 1975
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 17042
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 17042 area census snapshot

People & households
Population39,626
Households15,921
Housing units17,067
Income
Median household income$76,399
$100k+ households42.2%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,389
Attached single-family3,507
Small multifamily1,791
Large multifamily1,144
Mobile homes236
Housing mix
Single-family share60.9%
Attached-home share20.6%
Multifamily share17.2%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,366
Renter-occupied4,555
Vacant units1,146
Home value & age
Median home value$222,200
Owner homes $300k+29.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1966
Older-home share64.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,015
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 17042 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 80 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 17042, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 17042?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 17042 is 2.00″. It was reported near Timber Hills, PA on June 10, 1956.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 17042 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 17042 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 17042 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 17042 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 17042 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 17042 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 17042 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 17042, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 17042, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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