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Hail history for Littlestown, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Littlestown on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 22, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Littlestown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Bandana, Taneytown 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Littlestown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Littlestown by year
When hail season peaks near Littlestown
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Littlestown
Sep 22, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grangeville (6 mi from Littlestown)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced multiple instances of golf ball sized hail on the south side of Hanover and Parkville.Mar 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bandana (8 mi from Littlestown)
Jun 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Hanover (7 mi from Littlestown)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Hanover (7 mi from Littlestown)
Jun 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Gettysburg (10 mi from Littlestown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Littlestown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF1 | Frizzellburg 9 mi from Littlestown |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Mayberry 7 mi from Littlestown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Littlestown
145 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Littlestown since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Sep 22, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Gettysburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Littlestown 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | McSherrystown 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster, Taneytown, Parkville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Taneytown, Pennville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Granite, Grangeville 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hanover 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Taneytown, Pleasant Vly, Westminster Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Deep Run 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Round Top 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 Littlestown; 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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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 Littlestown.
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