Hail History

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Hail history for Punxsutawney, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 30, 2017
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles119

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Punxsutawney on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 30, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Punxsutawney

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Trade City, Covode
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Punxsutawney		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 Punxsutawney by year

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When hail season peaks near Punxsutawney

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (3).

JanFebMar2Apr4May3Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Punxsutawney

May 30, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prescottville (10 mi from Punxsutawney)

Jun 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Smithport (8 mi from Punxsutawney)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Rochester Mills (9 mi from Punxsutawney)

Jul 7, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Desire (8 mi from Punxsutawney)

May 15, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Coolspring (9 mi from Punxsutawney)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Punxsutawney

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 18, 2026EF?Punxsutawney
1 mi from Punxsutawney
Jun 14, 2026EF2Oliveburg
5 mi from Punxsutawney		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 21, 2014EF0Knox Dale
9 mi from Punxsutawney		5.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Punxsutawney

119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Punxsutawney since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 23, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedTimblin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedWorthville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedPunxsutawney, Worthville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedWorthville, Punxsutawney, Reynoldsville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedHamilton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedPunxsutawney, Delancey, Hemlock
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedLindsey, Elk Run Jct, Anita
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedPunxsutawney Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedBig Run
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedMarchand, Delancey
3 wind reports		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 Punxsutawney; 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.

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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 Punxsutawney.

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