Hail history for Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chambersburg since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chambersburg
- Last hail
- May 26, 2011
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 29, 1976
12 reports on 7 days since 1976 · #61 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Chambersburg
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Chambersburg
The latest hail report in and around Chambersburg is from May 26, 2011, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chambersburg logged 10 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #61 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chambersburg accounts for 14% of the 87 reports filed in Franklin County.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Pennsylvania town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 29, 1976.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chambersburg 0.5
- Franklin County 3.0
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chambersburg 5
- Franklin County 31
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chambersburg 8%
- Franklin County 1%
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1976 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Franklin | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Chambersburg | Franklin | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 14:24 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3.25 ESE Edenville | Franklin | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Chambersburg | Franklin | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chambersburg | Franklin | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.25 ESE Edenville | Franklin | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.26 ESE Edenville | Franklin | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Chambersburg | Franklin | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Chambersburg | Franklin | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1976 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Franklin | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chambersburg
- Greencastle 17 km · 15
- Shippensburg 17 km · 10
- Carlisle 49 km · 16
Questions about hail in Chambersburg
How often does it hail in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chambersburg since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #61 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chambersburg?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chambersburg?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 29, 1976. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chambersburg?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2011 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chambersburg had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chambersburg since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 26, 2011.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.