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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake City, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake City, PA from September 18, 1977 through March 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 16423 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake City, PA · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake City, PA

9 reports
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0.88″ hail
Nov 14, 2011
5:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 S Springfield Station, PA
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2004
8:10 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2000
12:10 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2000
9:44 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported one mile east of Lake City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 1996
1:00 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1994
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from the size of pennies to golfballs fell countywide. Wind knocked 12 trees down at a KOA Campground near the intersection of I-79 and I-90. Heavy rain caused flooding of streets and sidewalks at Wesleyville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, PA
1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 1989
9:35 PM CST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 1987
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 1985
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 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 Lake City, PA

13 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 31, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees down in Lake City. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake City, PA
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2023
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE ON HOUSE NEAR OLD LAKE ROAD AND HOLLIDAY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Lake City, PA
UNK mph
May 23, 2019
1:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake City, PA
58 mph
Apr 4, 2014
4:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County officials reported a tree brought down by thunderstorm winds on Eagley Rd in Springfield Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.08 NE West Springfield, PA
58 mph
Nov 17, 2013
9:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake City, PA
58 mph
Aug 26, 2013
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches were brought down from thunderstorm winds. The branches were blocking a roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 SSE Lake City, PA
58 mph
Aug 12, 2013
11:53 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported several trees down between Lake City and Fairview.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake City, PA
58 mph
Jul 3, 2012
6:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N North Springfield, PA
58 mph
Aug 24, 2011
11:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake City, PA
60 mph
Jun 6, 2010
1:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm downburst with wind gusts estimated to be at least 60 mph caused damage at a campground in western Erie County. The campground is located along Lake Erie northwest of North Springfield. Several trees were knocked down and a camper trailer overturned at the campground. A 36 year old man was killed when the overturned camper landed on him. A damage path containing dozens of downed trees continued east from the campground for at least a mile. The same thunderstorm that produced this downburst later produced a weak tornado that caused damage from northeast of North Springfield to near Girard.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 NW North Springfield, PA
58 mph
Jun 8, 2007
3:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake City, PA
58 mph
Aug 26, 2003
9:15 AM EST
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms winds downed many trees in Lake City and Edinboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake City, PA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 1991
2:15 AM CST
Wind report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 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 Lake City, PA

3 reports
EF0 category
Jun 6, 2010
1:10 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down near a camp ground on West Lake Road northeast of North Springfield. From the site of the initial touchdown, the tornado continued on the ground intermittently for almost six miles. The tornado eventually lifted for good east of Girard. The tornado caused damage to a few buildings. Most of the damage was minor but a church did sustain significant damage to one wall. Several business on the east side of Girard sustained roof damage. Significant tree damage occurred along portions of the damage path. The same thunderstorm that produced this tornado was also responsible for the damaging downburst winds that killed a camper in western Erie County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .68 E Springfield Station, PA
F1 category
Jul 21, 1983
2:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F2 category
Sep 18, 1977
12:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake City, PA
Erie County · 81,583 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 · City

Lake City, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,901
Households1,074
Housing units1,209
Income
Median household income$74,909
$100k+ households45.4%
$150k+ households22.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached913
Attached single-family88
Small multifamily135
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes73
Housing mix
Single-family share75.5%
Attached-home share7.3%
Multifamily share11.2%
Mobile-home share6.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied943
Renter-occupied131
Vacant units135
Home value & age
Median home value$154,400
Owner homes $300k+5.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1973
Older-home share60.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,019
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 13 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Lake City, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake City, PA is 1.75″. It was reported near Lake City, PA on August 15, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake City — 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 Lake City address?

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