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Hail history for Franklin County, PA
59 hail reports in Franklin County since 2006 on 31 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 7, 2023.
Cities in Franklin County
- Chambersburg
16 hail days - Waynesboro
20 hail days - Greencastle
16 hail days - Fayetteville
19 hail days - State Line
21 hail days - Wayne Heights
16 hail days
Recent hail in Franklin County
No hail was reported in Franklin County in the last two years.
Hail days in Franklin County by year
When hail season peaks in Franklin County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Franklin County
191 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Franklin County since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 27, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Fannettsburg 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | McConnellsburg, Mercersburg 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Fannettsburg, Fort Loudon, Chambersburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Saint Thomas, Scotland, Marion 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Orrstown, Waynesboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Rouzerville, Marion 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Mercersburg, Orrstown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kasiesville, Kauffman, Mont Alto 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mercersburg, Clay Hill, Rouzerville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Chambersburg, Waynesboro, St Thomas 3 wind reports |
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 Franklin County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).