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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gettysburg, PA from September 4, 1973 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
59
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gettysburg, PA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gettysburg, PA

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gettysburg, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gettysburg, 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
Jun 10, 2008
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter-sized hail in Gettysburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gettysburg, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
12:29 PM EST
Hail report for Gettysburg, 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
UNK hail
Jun 24, 1996
12:00 PM EST
Hail report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg, PA

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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, 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
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2025
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gettysburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, 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
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, 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
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2022
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES ALONG ROUTE 134.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Gettysburg, PA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2022
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WIRES ALONG KNIGHT ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Gettysburg, PA
UNK mph
May 26, 2021
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND PEA-SIZED HAIL NEAR MILLERSTOWN ROAD AND BLACK HORSE TAVERN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Gettysburg, PA
UNK mph
May 29, 2020
6:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS PA RT 134.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Gettysburg, PA
61 mph
Apr 13, 2020
5:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY PERSONAL WX STATION. LARGE SOLID WOOD PICNIC TABLE BLOWN ACROSS PROPERTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Gettysburg, PA
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2019
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gettysburg, PA
UNK mph
May 12, 2018
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Barlow Knoll, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2016
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON BIGLERVILLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gettysburg, PA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2016
4:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN IN CUMBERLAND TWP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Gettysburg, PA
58 mph
Aug 4, 2015
2:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds around 60 mph knocked down trees in Gettysburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gettysburg, PA
58 mph
Jul 13, 2014
7:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gettysburg, PA
Adams County · 32,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down utility wires on a car along RT 116 near Fairfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNE Greenmount, 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 Gettysburg, PA

1 reports
F1 category
Aug 30, 2005
11:38 PM EST
Tornado report for Gettysburg, 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
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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

Gettysburg, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,929
Households2,319
Housing units2,613
Income
Median household income$52,656
$100k+ households30.6%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,281
Attached single-family303
Small multifamily773
Large multifamily256
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share49.0%
Attached-home share11.6%
Multifamily share39.4%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,098
Renter-occupied1,221
Vacant units294
Home value & age
Median home value$237,000
Owner homes $300k+27.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1942
Older-home share86.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,947
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 59 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Gettysburg, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gettysburg?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gettysburg, PA is 1.00″. It was reported near Gettysburg, PA on May 15, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gettysburg — 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 Gettysburg address?

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