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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Ephrata, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ephrata, PA from July 5, 1977 through August 3, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 17522 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ephrata, PA · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 3, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ephrata, PA

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2011
8:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ephrata, PA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2010
4:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ephrata, PA
0.88″ hail
Mar 29, 2009
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported a few miles northeast of Akron.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ephrata, PA
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2007
7:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter measured quarter-sized hail in Ephrata.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ephrata, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
5:31 PM EST
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Ephrata, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
5:22 PM EST
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ephrata, PA
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2002
6:58 PM EST
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported in Ephrata.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ephrata, PA
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2000
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ephrata, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 1988
12:20 PM CST
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 1977
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Ephrata, PA
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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Ephrata, PA

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UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and large diameter limbs down blocking the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof peeled off one side of a 20ft x 30ft outbuilding structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large diameter tree down onto the roof of a two story condo building. 2 other smaller diameter trees down in the parking area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees brought down electrical wires across the roadway blocking the off ramp.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple trees down brought down powerlines onto the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and large diameter limbs down blocking the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
May 15, 2018
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DESTROYED SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
NWS Wind Report Location: Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2017
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE IN EPHRATA
NWS Wind Report Location: Ephrata, PA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN HALF MILE NORTH OF EPHRATA BOROUGH
NWS Wind Report Location: Ephrata, PA
58 mph
Oct 9, 2015
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down and uprooted several trees in Ephrata.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ephrata, PA
69 mph
Jun 23, 2015
4:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms producing winds estimated around 70 mph knocked down numerous trees west of Ephrata...with one falling onto a roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 NE Millway, PA
69 mph
Jun 23, 2015
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms producing winds estimated around 70 mph knocked down trees and wires near Ephrata.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ephrata, PA
69 mph
Jun 23, 2015
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Ephrata, PA
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
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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 Ephrata, PA

0 reports

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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 · City

Ephrata, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,729
Households5,846
Housing units5,905
Income
Median household income$68,117
$100k+ households42.4%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,118
Attached single-family1,800
Small multifamily1,103
Large multifamily774
Mobile homes110
Housing mix
Single-family share35.9%
Attached-home share30.5%
Multifamily share31.8%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,175
Renter-occupied2,671
Vacant units59
Home value & age
Median home value$215,100
Owner homes $300k+20.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1968
Older-home share64.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,384
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 26 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Ephrata, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 3, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ephrata?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ephrata, PA is 1.00″. It was reported near N Ephrata, PA on June 5, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ephrata — 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 Ephrata address?

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