Hail History

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Hail history for Altoona, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 16, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 3, 2023
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles123

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Altoona on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Altoona ranks #1,064 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Altoona

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Altoona Peterson Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Altoona		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Altoona by year

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When hail season peaks near Altoona

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (1).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr4May1Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Altoona

Jun 3, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Canoe Creek (6 mi from Altoona)

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mill Run (1 mi from Altoona)

May 31, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Buckhorn (6 mi from Altoona)

May 13, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakemont (3 mi from Altoona)

May 30, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Greenwood (2 mi from Altoona)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Altoona

123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Altoona since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedHorseshoe Curve
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedDuncansville, Williamsburg
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedCanoe Creek State
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedCross Keys, Williamsburg, Juniata Run Gap
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202560 mph, estimatedAltoona Peterson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202560 mph, estimatedAltoona, Pinecroft
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202572 mph, measuredSummit, Newry, Altoona
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2025100 mph, estimatedGeeseytown, Mill Run, Skelp
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202460 mph, estimatedCanan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, estimatedReservoir
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Altoona; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Altoona.

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