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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17078

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 17078 from November 19, 1957 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 17078 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 17078

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palmyra, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Campbelltown.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Campbelltown, PA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2007
5:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced quarter size hail in Lawn.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lawn, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2006
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palmyra, PA
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 1986
4:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 17078
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 17078

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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down. Time est from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Campbelltown, PA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large pine trees snapped in Campbelltown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Campbelltown, PA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees knocked down in Palmyra... with reports of a tree down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house on Plaza Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... damaged outbuildings at JDS Farm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on South Forge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Campbelltown, PA
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN ALONG GRAVEL HILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 INCH TREE BRANCH DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 743.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Hershey, PA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE TREES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 22 AND 743.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Penn National Rac, PA
UNK mph
Sep 28, 2019
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN NORTH LONDONDERRY TWP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2019
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN NORTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
May 20, 2019
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2017
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN NORTH PALMYRA
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2017
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmyra, PA
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2016
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR PALMYRA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmyra, 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 17078

3 reports
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2011
5:20 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The NWS in State College confirmed an EF1 tornado near Palmyra in Lebanon County. The brief tornado occurred between 0620 and 0623 AM EDT on 28 April 2011. The EF1 tornado first produced damage just west of South Lingle Avenue (SR 3017) near West Pajabon Drive and proceeded along a 2 mile path northeast of the Palmyra Shopping Center along East Main Street (U.S. 422). Most of the damage indicators surveyed were associated with 75 to 85 mph winds, but a collapsed top floor of a house on 621 E. Main Street along with significant damage to an automobile dealership across the street supported maximum winds near 90 mph. Therefore, the tornado was rated a low-end EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 WSW Palmyra, PA
F3 category
Jul 14, 2004
2:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 17078
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thunderstorms spawned a strong F3 tornado in southern Lebanon County during the afternoon of July 14. The tornado first touched down in far western Lebanon County at 3:05 pm EDT, about 1 mile west of the town of Campbelltown. The tornado traveled east, and struck a housing development about one quarter mile south of Route 322. A total of 32 homes were destroyed, with another 37 homes sustaining significant damage. An additional 50 homes and 9 farm buildings in the area were damaged by downburst winds associated with the thunderstorm which spawned the tornado. The tornado continued along a path to the east for seven and one half miles. The tornado crossed Route 322 west of Mount Pleasant, and continued east, mainly across fields, until it lifted up about 2 miles northwest of the town of Cornwall at 3:15 pm EDT. The width of the tornado was one quarter mile.Although the tornadic damage was confined to the path described, additional damage occurred outside this path, again associated with downburst winds from the parent thunderstorm. Winds were estimated between 175 and 200 MPH, making this a strong F3 tornado on the Fujita scale. The tornado injured 24 persons, one critically. There were no deaths. The American Red Cross opened a mass care center, where over 50 people required assistance with sheltering. Between 25,000 and 30,000 customers lost power in Lebanon and Berks Counties as a result of the storms.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Campbelltown, PA
F2 category
Nov 19, 1957
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 17078
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 17078 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,798
Households9,134
Housing units9,602
Income
Median household income$84,533
$100k+ households46.7%
$150k+ households21.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,220
Attached single-family2,158
Small multifamily1,198
Large multifamily636
Mobile homes390
Housing mix
Single-family share54.4%
Attached-home share22.5%
Multifamily share19.1%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,385
Renter-occupied2,749
Vacant units468
Home value & age
Median home value$278,300
Owner homes $300k+43.7%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,517
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 17078 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 35 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 17078, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 17078?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 17078 is 1.75″. It was reported near Campbelltown, PA on August 7, 1986.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 17078 — 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 17078 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 17078 — 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 17078 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 17078 — 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 17078 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 17078 — 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 17078, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 17078, 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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