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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Chambersburg, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chambersburg, PA from August 7, 1973 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chambersburg, PA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chambersburg, PA

14 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 26, 2011
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.25 ESE Edenville, PA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Chambersburg, PA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Chambersburg, PA
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2010
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 ENE Edenville, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2009
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just east of St. Thomas.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Chambersburg, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2009
2:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Chambersburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Chambersburg, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2009
2:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Chambersburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Chambersburg, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Chambersburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Chambersburg, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
12:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in St. Thomas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.25 ESE Edenville, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2007
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny sized hail in St. Thomas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.26 ESE Edenville, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2006
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chambersburg, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2006
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NW Chambersburg, PA
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2000
1:44 PM EST
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chambersburg, PA
2.50″ hail
Jun 29, 1976
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 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 Chambersburg, PA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Gabler Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down on west side of Chambersburg. Time of first report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on the side of the road near the Norland Cemetery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2024
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down in Chambersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down throughout Hamilton Twp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN CHAMBERSBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2022
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE INTO A HOUSE AT 436 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2021
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Upper Strasburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM CHAMBERSBURG. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM CHAMBERSBURG. CLOSE TO 100 TREES DOWN AND ROOFS BLOWN OFF OF BUILDINGS IN CHAMBERSBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A BUILDING IN THE 1600 BLOCK OF LINCOLN WAY EAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND ROOFS BLOWN OFF OF BUILDINGS IN CHAMBERSBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON NORTH FRANKLIN STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON SOUTH 3RD ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chambersburg, PA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2020
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES... APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER... WERE SNAPPED OFF. BUNDLES OF INSULATION ESTIMATED TO WEIGH 50LBS WERE BLOWN OFF OF A BUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg, PA

1 reports
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
7:18 PM EST
Tornado report for Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey team from the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado occurred in Caledonia State Park in easternmost Franklin County Pennsylvania.The tornado began less than a mile south of the park and then moved northward across Route 30 and through the park, toppling numerous trees in its path. The tornado was about one and one-half miles in length with a width of 50 to 100 yards and a top wind speed estimated around 85 mph. The tornado was rated as an F1 on the Fujita scale. The tornado touched down about 818 pm EDT and lasted a couple of minutes. There were no injuries or deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 E Chambersburg, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Chambersburg, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,051
Households9,732
Housing units10,105
Income
Median household income$56,177
$100k+ households29.7%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,242
Attached single-family2,842
Small multifamily1,926
Large multifamily1,045
Mobile homes30
Housing mix
Single-family share42.0%
Attached-home share28.1%
Multifamily share29.4%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,225
Renter-occupied5,507
Vacant units373
Home value & age
Median home value$196,200
Owner homes $300k+17.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1963
Older-home share64.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,784
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 78 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Chambersburg, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chambersburg?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Chambersburg, PA is 2.50″. It was reported near Chambersburg, PA on June 29, 1976.

A storm report showed up near my home in Chambersburg — 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 Chambersburg and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Chambersburg — 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 Chambersburg address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Chambersburg — 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 Chambersburg address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Chambersburg — 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 Chambersburg, PA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Chambersburg, 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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