Hail History

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Hail history for Gettysburg, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 27, 2008
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles115

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gettysburg on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Gettysburg

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Gettysburg in the last two years.

Hail days near Gettysburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Gettysburg

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (3).

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Largest hail storms near Gettysburg

Jun 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairfield (8 mi from Gettysburg)

National Weather Service description (English): The Adams County 911 centered relayed a report from local law enforcement of golf-ball sized hail at Fairfield and Carrol Valley.

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Heidlersburg (10 mi from Gettysburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from nickel to golf ball fell on Route 15 east of Heidlersburg.

Jun 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Gettysburg (0 mi from Gettysburg)

Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cashtown (8 mi from Gettysburg)

Aug 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Guldens Station (5 mi from Gettysburg)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gettysburg

115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gettysburg since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 25, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedBiglerville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedFairfield, Gettysburg
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedGranite
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedTaneytown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedRound Top
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202570 mph, estimatedLittlestown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202560 mph, estimatedGettysburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, estimatedCentennial
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202360 mph, estimatedGreenmount
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202360 mph, estimatedFairfield Airport, New Oxford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Gettysburg; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Gettysburg.

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