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Hail history for Carlisle, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carlisle on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Carlisle
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Carlisle Springs 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Carlisle |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Gettysburg Jct, Wertzville 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Carlisle |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Carlisle by year
When hail season peaks near Carlisle
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Carlisle
May 14, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hockersville (8 mi from Carlisle)
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carlisle (1 mi from Carlisle)
Sep 2, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carlisle (1 mi from Carlisle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail (1.75 inch diameter) was reported near Carlisle.Jul 18, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Carlisle (0 mi from Carlisle)
Jul 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Wormleysburg (10 mi from Carlisle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carlisle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Carlisle Spgs 5 mi from Carlisle |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Wertzville 9 mi from Carlisle |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Wormleysburg 10 mi from Carlisle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carlisle
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carlisle since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 4, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Carlisle 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Landisburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Carlisle Springs, Mechanicsburg, Hogestown 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Carlisle Springs 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Carlisle Springs 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newville, Walnut Bottom, Carlisle 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Carlisle Springs 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Carlisle, Shermansdale 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Mount Holly Spring, Carlisle Springs, Mount Holly Sprin 5 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Gettysburg Jct 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Carlisle; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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34 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Carlisle.
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