Hail history for Greencastle, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greencastle since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Greencastle
- Last hail
- May 19, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Aug 17, 2018
15 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #40 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Greencastle
- 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 Greencastle
The latest hail report in and around Greencastle is from May 19, 2019, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Greencastle logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Greencastle accounts for 17% of the 87 reports filed in Franklin County.
0% 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on August 17, 2018 near 1.27 ENE Greencastle.
The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Greencastle 0.3
- Franklin County 3.0
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Greencastle 6
- Franklin County 31
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Greencastle 0%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Greencastle | Franklin | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 60%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Greencastle | Franklin | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Greencastle | Franklin | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Greencastle | Franklin | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Greencastle | Franklin | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Greencastle | Franklin | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Greencastle | Franklin | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Greencastle | Franklin | 21:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Greencastle
- Chambersburg 17 km · 12
- Shippensburg 34 km · 10
Questions about hail in Greencastle
How often does it hail in Greencastle, Pennsylvania?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greencastle since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Greencastle?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Greencastle?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on August 17, 2018 near 1.27 ENE Greencastle. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Greencastle?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Greencastle had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greencastle since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 19, 2019.
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.