Hail history for Cumberland County, PA

Cumberland County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 35 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 1, 1976.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 61 since 1962

1″ or larger 35 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 1, 1976

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Cumberland County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Cumberland County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
August 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
July 26, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 23, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Cumberland County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 7, 2023 · 0.75″ (penny)

A thunderstorm produced penny-sized hail on the south end of Carlisle.

September 2, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf-ball size hail (1.75 inch diameter) was reported near Carlisle.

August 2, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported in Newville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	4	3	23	23	3

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Cumberland County

Has it ever hailed in Cumberland County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for Cumberland County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 35 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cumberland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cumberland County, PA is September 7, 2023, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Cumberland County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 1, 1976. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Pennsylvania hail history

All 67 Pennsylvania counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.