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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17307

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 17307 from October 30, 1955 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 17307 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 17307

4 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 4, 2023
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture from social media shows ping pong sized hail at Pine Ridge Campground. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSW Walnut Bottom, PA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
2:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds gusted to 60 mph and dime sized hail fell in Biglerville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Biglerville, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1996
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Biglerville, PA
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1980
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 17307

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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported in Butler Township. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Biglerville, PA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and wires down across Adams County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arendtsville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WIRES IN ARENDTSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arendtsville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2016
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SINGLE TREE BROUGHT WIRES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Biglerville, PA
58 mph
Jul 9, 2015
4:03 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm producing winds estimated around 60 mph knocked down trees on Shippensburg Road and Potato Road in Menallen Twp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.42 NW Bridgeport, PA
58 mph
Jun 20, 2015
7:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms with winds around 60 mph uprooted pine trees and knocked down large branches near Arendtsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.27 ENE Arendtsville, PA
58 mph
Jun 18, 2014
10:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires in Cashtown.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NW Mcknightstown, PA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2013
4:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a few large tree limbs near Biglerville. The limbs blocked the passing lane of Arendtsville Road (Route 234).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.06 W Biglerville, PA
58 mph
Jul 18, 2012
2:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph snapped several 10-12 inch diameter trees near Cashtown.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NW Mcknightstown, PA
58 mph
Apr 28, 2011
4:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph uprooted trees and knocked down utility wires in Biglerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Biglerville, PA
58 mph
Apr 28, 2011
3:15 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees in Biglerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Biglerville, PA
58 mph
Jun 4, 2010
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph downed trees and wires in Menallen Township near the Adams/Cumberland line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.71 W Wenksville, PA
58 mph
Apr 8, 2010
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph toppled several trees a few miles east of Ardentsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE Biglerville, PA
70 mph
Aug 21, 2009
10:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated between 60 and 70 mph knocked down several large trees and destroyed a half acre of corn about a mile southeast of Biglerville in Butler Township. The uprooted trees were thrown approximately 40 to 50 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Table Rock, PA
58 mph
Jun 23, 2008
8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Adams County emergency management reported trees and wires down in Biglerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Biglerville, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17307

3 reports
F1 category
Apr 1, 1998
12:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down just south of Table Rock north of Route 394, about 5 miles northeast of Gettysburg, around 12:30 pm EST on 4/1/98. The storm moved northeast for 1-1/2 miles, destroying a barn and taking down trees along a 100 yard wide path. A small chicken coop was blown away just north of Route 394 at the beginning of the damage. From there, the storm crossed open fields for 1/2 mile, picked up a horse watering trough and a bench, then blew over a fence. The tornado continued northeast, taking the roof off a barn, blowing in the barn doors on the south side of a barn, and blowing out the north side walls. A small cedar tree had been snapped off at the base and rolled north up a fence line, then hurled northeast about 30 feet. A farmhouse just northwest of the barn was undamaged. A number of trees were damaged as the tornado continued northeast to about 1-1/2 miles northeast of Table Rock. A woman at a home used as a daycare center told of hearing the warning alert on the radio and hurrying the children to the basement shortly before the storm struck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Table Rock, PA
F1 category
Jul 19, 1996
1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down around 1:35 p.m. EST near McKnightstown and moved east-southeast for one mile. The path width was 150 yards with peak winds estimated between 70 and 80 mph. Most of the damage was to trees, but a part of a church steeple roof was lifted, and several outbuildings had parts of roofs removed. A small greenhouse had windows smashed and a small branch projectile was embedded in the side of a garage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mcknightstown, PA
F2 category
Mar 21, 1976
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 17307
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 17307 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,677
Households2,181
Housing units2,450
Income
Median household income$80,274
$100k+ households48.7%
$150k+ households20.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,978
Attached single-family56
Small multifamily196
Large multifamily37
Mobile homes183
Housing mix
Single-family share80.7%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share9.5%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,745
Renter-occupied436
Vacant units269
Home value & age
Median home value$230,000
Owner homes $300k+22.4%
Owner homes $500k+8.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1971
Older-home share66.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,116
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 17307 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 31 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 17307, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 17307?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 17307 is 1.75″. It was reported near Biglerville, PA on April 9, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 17307 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 17307 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 17307 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 17307 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 17307 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 17307 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 17307 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 17307, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 17307, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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