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Hail history for Greencastle, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Greencastle on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 19, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Greencastle
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Greencastle in the last two years.
Hail days near Greencastle by year
When hail season peaks near Greencastle
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Greencastle
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mercersburg (10 mi from Greencastle)
May 19, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Broadfording (8 mi from Greencastle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inch in diameter) was reported.Aug 17, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Greencastle (0 mi from Greencastle)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Greencastle (1 mi from Greencastle)
Jul 29, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Greencastle (0 mi from Greencastle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Greencastle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Grindstone Hill 6 mi from Greencastle |
| Aug 26, 2012 | EF0 | Milnor 3 mi from Greencastle |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Zumbro 8 mi from Greencastle |
| May 17, 2011 | EF1 | Maugansville 8 mi from Greencastle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Greencastle
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Greencastle since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 6, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Mercersburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Saint Thomas, Marion 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hagerstown, Waynesboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Mercersburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kasiesville, Kauffman, Mont Alto 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Maugansville, Mercersburg, Clay Hill 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Hagerstown Rgnl, Waynesboro, Fountain Head 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Welsh Run, Upton, Warleytown 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | St Thomas 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 Greencastle; 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
- Waynesboro
20 hail days - Hagerstown
22 hail days - Chambersburg
16 hail days - Halfway
24 hail days - Martinsburg
31 hail days - Frederick
23 hail days - Ballenger Creek
21 hail days - Linganore
21 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 Greencastle.
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