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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17543
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 17543 from June 18, 1970 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 17543 · 1970–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 28, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Rothsville, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2024 7:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Brickerville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brickerville, PA
1.00″hail
Feb 25, 2017 8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL NEAR LITITZ.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lititz, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2012 3:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E (Lns)Lancaster Arpt, PA
0.75″hail
Apr 21, 2009 6:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Lititz.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Lititz, PA
1.00″hail
Mar 29, 2009 3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Lititz.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 W Lititz, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 6, 2005 3:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced quarter size hail /1.00 inch/ which lasted for about 15 minutes in Neffsville, about 4 miles north of Lancaster.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lancaster, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 6, 2005 3:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced quarter size hail /1.00 inch/ in Lititz.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lititz, PA
1.75″hail
Jul 1, 2004 3:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lititz, PA
2.50″hail
Jul 1, 2004 3:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lititz, PA
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2004 3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rothsville, PA
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2004 2:56 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lititz, PA
0.88″hail
May 2, 2002 6:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in Lititz.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lititz, PA
0.75″hail
Jun 25, 2000 7:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lititz, PA
1.00″hail
Jul 29, 1980 4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
2.00″hail
Nov 17, 1977 1:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 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.
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down throughout Brickerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. Multiple trees down and significant roof damage to the Weis on PA route 501.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lititz, PA
60mph
Jul 4, 2026 11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 52KT gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lititz, PA
66mph
Mar 17, 2026 2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KLNS ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lititz, PA
59mph
Mar 17, 2026 1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KLNS ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Jul 8, 2025 8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of storm damage on the 200 block of Hopeland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
May 6, 2025 8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a car along route 501 near the intersection with route 322.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2024 8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2024 8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-inch tree limbs broken; trees down and Power poles broken and down across the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Jul 17, 2024 10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down at Blantz Rd and Long Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2024 10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof torn off a chicken barn on 400 block of Lititz Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N East Petersburg, PA
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2024 7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down across Hopeland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Apr 22, 2023 7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Akron, PA
UNKmph
May 20, 2022 6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES IN LITITZ BOROUGH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2022 12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON ROUTE 772.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Rothsville, PA
59mph
Mar 8, 2022 1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT KLNS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Aug 19, 2021 12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES SOUTH OF LITITZ.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Lititz, PA
58mph
Aug 11, 2021 9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster Airport, PA
59mph
Aug 10, 2021 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2021 10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Jul 9, 2021 9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ROUTE 772 BETWEEN LITITZ AND BROWNSTOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rothsville, PA
UNKmph
Jul 9, 2021 9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE ON FRUITVILLE PIKE BETWEEN LITITZ ROAD AND ERBS QUARRY ROAD. NO INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE East Petersburg, PA
UNKmph
Aug 4, 2020 3:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A HOUSE IN EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N East Petersburg, PA
58mph
Apr 9, 2020 4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster Airport, PA
UNKmph
Apr 9, 2020 4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN LITITZ. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lititz, PA
58mph
Feb 7, 2020 2:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster Airport, PA
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2019 10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ALONG GREEN ACRE ROAD IN WARWICK TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Lititz, PA
UNKmph
May 26, 2019 9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING CLAY ROAD NEAR THE MIDDLE CREEK CROSSING.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay, PA
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2018 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN VICINITY OF ROUTE 501 SOUTH OF BRICKERVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Feb 25, 2017 8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON MOUNTAIN SPRING ROAD IN STEVENS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Clay, PA
UNKmph
Feb 25, 2017 8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A MICROBURST PRODUCED STRAIGHT LINE WINDS OF 70 TO 90 MPH... PRODUCING A 9 MILES SWATH OF WIND DAMAGE THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE WIDE. NUMEROUS TREES WERE TOPPLED OR SNAPPED... HOMES WERE DAMAGED AND A DOZEN OR SO FARMS SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO BARN ROOFS OR SILOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Oct 30, 2016 8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2016 5:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ROUTE 501
NWS Wind Report Location: Brickerville, PA
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2016 5:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, PA
58mph
Jul 9, 2015 5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm producing winds estimated around 60 mph knocked down trees near Lititz.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Lititz, PA
69mph
Jun 23, 2015 4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms producing winds estimated around 70 mph caused a partial collapse of a shed and tore a portion of a roof off a barn near Ephrata.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.3 SW Lincoln, PA
58mph
Jul 23, 2014 4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees in Brickerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 W Hopeland, PA
58mph
Jul 8, 2014 6:29 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 E (Lns)Lancaster Arpt, PA
58mph
Jul 2, 2014 1:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a car along Route 322.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 WNW Hopeland, PA
58mph
Apr 22, 2014 5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires in Lititz.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Lititz, PA
58mph
Apr 22, 2014 5:29 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lancaster ASOS measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 50 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Lns)Lancaster Arpt, PA
58mph
Jul 18, 2012 2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down several large branches in Lititz.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Lititz, PA
61mph
Jul 25, 2010 12:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster ASOS (KLNS) measured a 53 knot thunderstorm wind gust at 1342 EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: .24 ENE (Lns)Lancaster Arpt, PA
81mph
Jul 25, 2010 12:38 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS meteorologists and Lancaster County Emergency Management officials surveyed thunderstorm wind damage in Lititz, PA. Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down 50 to 75 trees onto many homes and vehicles. The highest wind gusts were estimated between 70 and 80 mph. Storm damage affected nearly the entire area in the vicinity of Lititz and Warwick Township. It was determined that the cause of the damage was straight-line downburst winds. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lititz, PA
58mph
Jun 24, 2010 1:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph toppled trees near the Mount Hope exit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Elstonville, PA
58mph
May 27, 2010 8:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph downed trees in the Lititz area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Lititz, PA
81mph
Mar 29, 2009 3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread downburst winds of 70 to 80 mph produced damage from a few miles east-northeast of Lititz to the town of Denver. Several hundred homes and structures sustained moderate to major damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 ENE Lititz, PA
58mph
Jun 1, 2007 5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees and wires throughout Warwick Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Lititz, PA
58mph
Aug 4, 2004 5:55 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lititz, PA
58mph
Aug 29, 2003 3:05 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs reported down in Rothsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rothsville, PA
UNKmph
Apr 28, 2002 5:39 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line thunderstorm winds ripped roofs off several mobile homes in Lititz. Numerous trees were also reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lititz, PA
58mph
Aug 10, 2001 1:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down 10 miles north of Lancaster.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Lancaster, PA
58mph
Aug 4, 2001 4:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in Lititz.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2000 7:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lititz, PA
UNKmph
Jul 10, 1992 4:30 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
60mph
Aug 13, 1990 4:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
69mph
Nov 20, 1989 7:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Jun 30, 1987 2:54 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
63mph
Jul 26, 1986 6:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
58mph
Jun 16, 1986 7:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
58mph
May 16, 1986 7:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
63mph
Aug 19, 1984 7:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
86mph
Apr 4, 1982 3:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
75mph
Apr 3, 1982 2:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Jul 17, 1980 7:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 1979 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
May 25, 1979 3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Jul 10, 1978 2:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
69mph
Jun 27, 1978 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 1978 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Nov 17, 1977 1:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
86mph
Aug 13, 1975 4:29 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Apr 14, 1974 8:34 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
98mph
Apr 14, 1974 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, PA
UNKmph
Jun 6, 1973 2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 17543
3 reports
EF1category
Mar 29, 2009 3:42 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 Tornado with peak winds between 85 and 95 mph touched down near Lititz, and lifted a few minutes later between Lititz and Ephrata. While the tornado path length was 1.25 miles, widespread downburst wind damage associated with the parent thunderstorm continued for an additional eight to nine miles toward the town of Denver. Overall, over 200 structures sustained damage. Significant tornado damage affected eight trailer homes, six of which were totally destroyed. Approximately thirty barns also sustained either moderate or major damage. Three minor injuries were reported as a result of the tornado damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Lititz, PA
F1category
Nov 26, 1979 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1category
Jun 18, 1970 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 17543
Lancaster County · 120,566 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 17543 have on record?
Our records show 16 hail, 75 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 17543, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 17543?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 17543 is 2.50″. It was reported near Lititz, PA on July 1, 2004.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 17543 — 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 17543 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 17543 — 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 17543 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 17543 — 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 17543 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 17543 — 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 17543, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 17543, 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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