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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adams County, PA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adams County, PA 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
51
Wind Reports
299
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Adams County, PA · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 20, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Abbottstown, PA
1.50″hail
Aug 4, 2023 10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
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
1.00″hail
Jul 2, 2022 9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcsherrystown, PA
1.00″hail
Jul 2, 2022 8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL JUST NORTH OF THE MD LINE ON BOYLE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Carroll Valley, PA
1.00″hail
May 15, 2018 9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gettysburg, PA
1.00″hail
May 15, 2018 9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gettysburg, PA
1.00″hail
May 10, 2018 9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S East Berlin, PA
1.00″hail
Feb 25, 2017 7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL NEAR MCSHERRYSTOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcsherrystown, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 21, 2016 12:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN EAST BERLIN
NWS Hail Report Location: East Berlin, PA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2012 2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE New Oxford, PA
0.88″hail
Jun 29, 2012 3:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported nickel sized hail near Caledonia State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 W Trust, PA
1.00″hail
Aug 18, 2011 9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size (1 inch diameter) hail was reported at the Adams County 911 Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 SSW Guldens Station, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2010 6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind-driven quarter size hail caused extensive damage to siding at the Woodlands Apartment complex on Ram Drive in Conewago Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: .94 ESE Mc Sherrystown, PA
0.88″hail
Jun 9, 2009 2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Gettysburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gettysburg, PA
1.00″hail
Aug 10, 2008 1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Cashtown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Cashtown, PA
0.75″hail
Aug 2, 2008 1:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in East Berlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N East Berlin, PA
1.75″hail
Jul 27, 2008 11:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging in size from nickel to golf ball fell on Route 15 east of Heidlersburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Heidlersburg, PA
1.75″hail
Jul 27, 2008 11:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in York Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW York Spgs, PA
1.75″hail
Jun 23, 2008 7:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Adams County 911 centered relayed a report from local law enforcement of golf-ball sized hail at Fairfield and Carrol Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Fairfield, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 10, 2008 6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter-sized hail in Gettysburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.6 W Fairfield Arpt, PA
0.75″hail
Jul 18, 2006 3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Bendersville, PA
0.75″hail
Jul 4, 2006 12:20 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Cashtown, PA
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2005 4:35 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced nickel size /0.88 inch/ to quarter size /1.00 inch/ hail in Abbottstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Abbottstown, PA
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2005 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced nickel size /0.88 inch/ and quarter size /1.00 inch/ hail about 2 miles southwest of New Oxford. Numerous limbs and trees were also reported down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW New Oxford, PA
1.75″hail
Aug 19, 2004 5:50 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail /1.75 inch/ was reported in Bonneauville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bonneauville, PA
0.88″hail
Jun 1, 2004 12:29 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced nickel sized hail /0.88 inch/ 1 mile south of Gettysburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Gettysburg, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 19, 2002 5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in McSherrystown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Sherrystown, PA
1.00″hail
May 27, 2002 8:10 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in New Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Oxford, PA
1.25″hail
May 26, 2002 3:20 PM EST
Hail report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported in New Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Oxford, 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.
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported in Latimore Township. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N York Springs, PA
UNKmph
Aug 20, 2026 7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
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
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down along Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Gettysburg, PA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees across Bullfrog Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Fairfield, PA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Fairfield. Trees and wires down along Blue Ridge Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Fairfield, PA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Fairfield Station Road in Hamilton Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Fairfield, PA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down along Blue Ridge Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Fairfield, PA
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2026 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires across Valleyview Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Littlestown, PA
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2026 7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the roadway at the intersection of Cranberry Road and White Oak Tree Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw York Springs, PA
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires near the intersection of Black Lane and Misery Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Mcsherrystown, PA
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking Hanover Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Pennville, PA
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2026 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down in yard... along side of York Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Bonneauville, PA
UNKmph
Apr 14, 2026 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50x50 foot open-face wooden hay storage barn blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heidlersburg, PA
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2026 4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires along Lake Meade Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Lake Meade, PA
UNKmph
Sep 25, 2025 7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Mountain Road between Pine Tree Road and Rt 234 Franklin Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Arendtsville, PA
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Baltimore Pike at White Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Germantown, PA
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Littlestown, PA
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 trees downed/uprooted and AC unit blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Littlestown, PA
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2025 7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gettysburg, PA
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2024 10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
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
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2024 6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off an small outbuilding structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Gettysburg, PA
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2024 11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and wires down in Conewago Twp and McSherrystown Boro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mcsherrystown, PA
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2024 10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection onto Carlisle Pike near the intersection of Goodyear Road and Latimore Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW York Springs, PA
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2024 2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and wires down in Littlestown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Littlestown, PA
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2024 7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires reported down and a carport collapsed along Carlisle Pike north of New Oxford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Heidlersburg, PA
UNKmph
Sep 7, 2023 9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down across Storms Store Road in Mt. Pleasant Twp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Bonneauville, PA
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Red Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE New Oxford, PA
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Route 15. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Gettysburg, PA
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE New Oxford. Tree down across Red Hill Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE New Oxford, PA
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2023 10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Meade, 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 Adams County
15 reports
UNKcategory
Aug 18, 2021 7:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS CONFIRMS AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH EST MAX WIND 65 MPH. SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES WERE SNAPPED AND A FEW TREES AND LARGE LIMBS WERE SNAPPED AND DOWNED IN THE AREA. EST PATH LENGTH 0.7 MILE.... WIDTH 75 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Heidlersburg, PA
F1category
Aug 30, 2005 11:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado was confirmed in Adams County with top wind speeds estimated at 75 to 85 mph. The tornado began near the intersection of Route 30 and Crooked Creek Road in Franklin Township. It then moved north-northeast across Mummasburg then ended near the Conewago Creek before Zeigler Mill Road. Swirling patterns were noted in corn fields, but the funnel damage path was quite narrow. Damage was mainly in the F0 range, except in Mummasburg where a dozen medium-sized trees were uprooted and snapped and a chain link fence bent out of shape, and winds were estimated as F1. Superficial damage was noted to several homes (siding, shingles, gutters) and a one-story church. There were no injuries or deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Seven Stars, PA
F1category
Aug 30, 2005 11:38 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph touched down just northeast of Gettysburg and tracked northeastward to near Heidlersburg in Adams County. Specifically, the tornado touched down about 1138 pm EST near the intersection of Hunterstown Road and Shealer Road about one half mile west of the intersection of Routes 15 and 30. The tornado touched down intermittently at locations along a seven mile path just to the east of Route 15, ending near the intersection of Oxford Road and Route 234 near Heidlersburg at 1150 pm EST. The tornado path damage width varied from 100 to 300 yards along its path.The tornado destroyed several barns and sheds and removed some outbuilding roofs. Additionally, there was tree damage and mostly superficial damage to several homes in its path (siding and shingles). Trees were uprooted and snapped along the path as well. There were no injuries or deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Gettysburg, PA
F1category
Aug 30, 2005 11:22 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado with estimated wind speeds of 85 to 95 mph touched down near the intersection of Route 16 and Tract Road near the Maryland border in far southern Adams County. The tornado moved northeast ending near Middle Creek. Several outbuilding and barn roofs were damaged, and numerous large trees were uprooted and snapped. Superficial damage to several homes (siding, shingles, chimney bricks) also occurred. A 7000 lb horse trailer was overturned and moved several feet near the intersection of Tract and Orchard Roads. There were no injuries or deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Fountain Dale, PA
F1category
Aug 20, 1999 6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado (73-112 mph) touched down west of Littlestown, about 1 mile south of Route 97 on Mud College Road, around 7:00 p.m. in the evening. Peak wind gusts probably reached close to 100 mph. The storm took half the roof off a barn, damaged the roof of a home, destroyed a shed, snapped off a number of trees, and uprooted several others. Eyewitnesses told of seeing three small funnels merge into a single cylinder. One told of seeing what he first thought were leaves swirling in the cylinder, realizing later that the debris was composed of roofing material from his neighbor's home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Littlestown, PA
F0category
Mar 3, 1999 8:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small F0 tornado touched down in the community of Lake Meade northeast of Heidlersburg. Trees were blown down and boats were overturned along the north of Lake Meade. A few houses were damaged by falling trees. The tornado traveled behind the Lake Meade maintenance building and across Lake Meade Road, disappearing into the woods north of the road. A number of trees were damaged or uprooted along Mud Creek.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Heidlersburg, PA
F1category
Apr 1, 1998 12:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
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
F1category
Sep 6, 1996 7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down about 2 miles north of York Springs on Farm View Road. A barn and shed were destroyed and a mobile home was damaged. Trees were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N York Spgs, PA
F1category
Jul 19, 1996 1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
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
F1category
Jun 24, 1996 4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Mcknightstown, PA
F3category
Jun 7, 1980 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F2category
Jun 7, 1980 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F2category
Aug 28, 1978 2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F2category
Mar 21, 1976 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1category
Sep 16, 1971 2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, PA
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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Adams County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Adams County have on record?
Our records show 51 hail, 299 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Adams County, 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 Adams County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adams County is 1.75″. It was reported near Heidlersburg, PA on July 27, 2008.
A storm report showed up near my home in Adams County — 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 Adams County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Adams County — 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 Adams County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Adams County — 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 Adams County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Adams County — 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 across Adams County, PA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Adams County, 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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