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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, PA from July 23, 1962 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 17268 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
85
Wind Reports
351
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, PA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
6:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Fort Loudon, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
5:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reports 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Fort Loudon, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2022
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Marion, PA
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2022
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL RECORDED ON VIDEO IN UPPER STRASBURG. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Upper Strasburg, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2020
3:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Mont Alto, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2020
3:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT 8120 TOMSTOWN ROAD WAYNESBORO PA 17268.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Mont Alto, PA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mont Alto, PA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2019
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greencastle, PA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2019
7:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: State Line, PA
1.25″ hail
Aug 17, 2018
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greencastle, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2015
1:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail near State Line.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 ENE Middleburg, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2013
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail (1 inch diameter) was reported near Amberson Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.34 W Metal, PA
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2013
4:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail (0.88 inch) was reported south of Big Cove Tannery.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Yeakle Mill, PA
0.88″ hail
Aug 3, 2012
1:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 W Pinola, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2012
8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Mercersburg, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Telephone pole brought down on a vehicle_ no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Fannettsburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNW Fannettsburg. Telephone pole brought down on a vehicle_ no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Fannettsburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down in and around Mercersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Mercersburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Route 30.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Mcconnellsburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, 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
Aug 16, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 10900 block of Richmond Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Fort Loudon, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down on Wineman Rd near Path Valley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Fannettsburg, PA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires on Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Marion, PA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires along Route 997.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Scotland, PA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires along St. Thomas Edenville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Saint Thomas, PA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires across Lyons Farm Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Waynesboro, PA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires across Sporting Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Orrstown, PA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down across Wayne Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Marion, PA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires on Mentzer Gap Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Rouzerville, PA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Orrstown, 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 Franklin County

15 reports
UNK category
May 27, 2022
3:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO IMPACTED FRANKLIN COUNTY ON FRIDAY... MAY 27TH... 2022. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 AM EDT NEAR HARTZOK ROAD AND QUICKLY DISSIPATED AT 11:46 AM EDT AFTER CROSSING HARTZOK ROAD... TRAVELING ABOUT 0.28 MILES. THE TORNADO DESTROYED ONE POLE BARN... DAMAGED AN OUTBUILDING... MOVED A SHED OFF ITS FOUNDATION... DAMAGED A HOME... AND SNAPPED MANY HARDWOOD TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Marion, PA
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
11:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-2 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR ST. THOMAS. ESTIMATED MAX WINDS 120 MPH. APPROX. PATH WIDTH/LENGTH 75 YDS/3.5 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Markes, PA
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2012
12:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down around 1356pm EDT along the 13000 block of Williamsport Pike in Antrim township; approximately 1.5 miles south-southwest of Greencastle. Damage at this location consisted of roofing material blown off of a barn and a toppled farm wagon. The EF0 tornado skipped northward on the west-side of Greencastle, knocking down trees and limbs along Williamson Road. A corn field was flattened just beyond the Greencastle city limits near Craig Road. The EF0 tornado continued to skip northward producing sporadic damage and finally lifted up around 1407pm EDT near the intersection of Williamson and Guitner Roads, where it removed a portion of a house roof. The estimated path length and width was approximately 6 miles long and 100 yards at its widest point. The estimated maximum wind speed was 85 mph, rating the tornado at the top-end of the EF0 wind speed range.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .37 NNW Milnor, PA
EF1 category
May 26, 2011
5:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey team determined that a tornado briefly touched down in the New Franklin area of Franklin County. The tornado touched down just east of Route 316 in a heavily wooded area. Most of the damage was confined to one residential address along Route 316 were more than two dozen large pine trees were snapped off or uprooted. Based on damage indicators, softwood trees, maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph, giving the tornado an EF1 classification.||The tornado damage was located on the southern edge of a much larger area of downburst wind damage which extended from just west of Route 81 in the Marion area eastward through Brownsville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .29 WNW Zumbro, PA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
7:18 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, 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
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
6:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey team from the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Franklin County.The tornado occurred near the town of Saint Thomas and was rated an F1 on the Fujita scale. Top wind speeds were estimated at about 85 mph. The path was 2.5 miles long and began 3 miles south-southwest of Saint Thomas. The width of this tornado was 30 yards. The tornado touched down approximately at 728 pm EDT and lifted at 732 pm EDT. This tornado caused many trees to fall and damaged several structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW St Thomas, PA
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
6:14 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey team from the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Franklin County. The tornado occurred near the town of Greencastle and was rated an F1 on the Fujita scale. Wind speeds were estimated to be near 80 mph. The tornado first hit the ground about 2 miles to the southwest of Greencastle and moved to the north-northwest for about 2 miles. The width of the storm was approximately 30 yards. The tornado touched down at approximately 714 pm EDT and lifted at approximately 717 pm EDT. The tornado caused many trees to fall and damaged several structures. There were no injuries or deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Greencastle, PA
F1 category
Jul 30, 1996
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down about 6:30 p.m. EST in Southampton Township in Franklin County on the west side of Shippensburg. The storm moved east and northeast about 3 miles causing the most destruction across southeast sections of Shippensburg in Cumberland County. Along a path width of 1/4 mile, many trees were blown down or damaged and a number of homes had minor structural damage. One home had a roof blown off in the southeast section of town on Old Baltimore Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Shippensburg, PA
F1 category
Jul 19, 1996
1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waynesboro, PA
F2 category
Apr 30, 1994
8:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two tornadoes struck southern Franklin County. The first occurred in Antrim Township, southwest of Greencastle. The tornado first struck a church on Worleytown Road. The steeple was destroyed along with a large portion of the roof. Gravestones were also damaged. At the end of its path, a barn was destroyed. Numerous trees along the path were damaged. A nearby house had the windows sucked out. A second tornado touched down approximately six miles southwest of Pond Bank, then moved northeast into Pond Bank and dissipated. Two mobile homes were destroyed; two houses were heavily damaged. A 14-year-old boy and 24-year-old man were injured in one of the mobile homes. Two barns were also destroyed. Property loss from this tornado was estimated at $300,000. Several other structures throughout the county were damaged by the strong thunderstorm winds, mainly roof damage. In Quincy Township, 15 cows were killed when wind blew a power line into a nearby fence. A witness noted, "the fence illuminated like a heating element in a toaster," electrocuting the cows standing nearby. Power lines were downed throughout the county with approximately 2,900 customers experiencing outages. Storm surveys were conducted by National Weather Service personnel from Harrisburg and State College.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pond Bank, PA
F1 category
Apr 30, 1994
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two tornadoes struck southern Franklin County. The first occurred in Antrim Township, southwest of Greencastle. The tornado first struck a church on Worleytown Road. The steeple was destroyed along with a large portion of the roof. Gravestones were also damaged. At the end of its path, a barn was destroyed. Numerous trees along the path were damaged. A nearby house had the windows sucked out. A second tornado touched down approximately six miles southwest of Pond Bank, then moved northeast into Pond Bank and dissipated. Two mobile homes were destroyed; two houses were heavily damaged. A 14-year-old boy and 24-year-old man were injured in one of the mobile homes. Two barns were also destroyed. Property loss from this tornado was estimated at $300,000. Several other structures throughout the county were damaged by the strong thunderstorm winds, mainly roof damage. In Quincy Township, 15 cows were killed when wind blew a power line into a nearby fence. A witness noted, "the fence illuminated like a heating element in a toaster," electrocuting the cows standing nearby. Power lines were downed throughout the county with approximately 2,900 customers experiencing outages. Storm surveys were conducted by National Weather Service personnel from Harrisburg and State College.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Greencastle, PA
F0 category
Jun 19, 1992
11:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1 category
Jun 20, 1989
5:56 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F0 category
Mar 21, 1976
10:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1 category
Jul 29, 1974
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, PA
Franklin County · 45,640 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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Chambersburg, PA 93
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Franklin County, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population156,626
Households63,028
Housing units66,787
Income
Median household income$74,946
$100k+ households43.6%
$150k+ households16.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached45,640
Attached single-family8,222
Small multifamily6,096
Large multifamily2,665
Mobile homes4,063
Housing mix
Single-family share68.3%
Attached-home share12.3%
Multifamily share13.1%
Mobile-home share6.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied46,146
Renter-occupied16,882
Vacant units3,759
Home value & age
Median home value$236,300
Owner homes $300k+28.3%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars60,159
Free hail maps

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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

17268 68
Waynesboro, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17201 66
Chambersburg, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17202 63
Guilford, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17225 60
State Line, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17257 48
Shippensburg, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17236 42
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17222 19
Fayetteville, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17252 15
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17244 11
Orrstown, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17224 10
Fort Loudon, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17240 10
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17221 8
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17246 8
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17237 7
Mont Alto, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
17262 6
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17214 4
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17219 4
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17210 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 85 hail, 351 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklin 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 Franklin County address?

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