Hail History

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Hail history for Franklin Park, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 28, 2019
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles368

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin Park on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Franklin Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bakerstown Station
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Franklin Park		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter		Mars, Ogle
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Franklin Park		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth
29 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Franklin Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bakerstown Station, Bellevue, Highcliff
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Franklin Park		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 Franklin Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Franklin Park

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (9).

JanFeb2Mar9Apr9May9Jun7Jul3AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Franklin Park

May 28, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Downieville (8 mi from Franklin Park)

National Weather Service description (English): A citizen reported hail of 2 inches along Four Lakes Drive.

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (9 mi from Franklin Park)

May 25, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (9 mi from Franklin Park)

Apr 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West View (5 mi from Franklin Park)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Carnot (8 mi from Franklin Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin Park

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 21, 2021EF0Emsworth
3 mi from Franklin Park		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Allison Park
6 mi from Franklin Park		4.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 21, 2021EF0Warrendale
6 mi from Franklin Park		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF0Fernway
8 mi from Franklin Park		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin Park

368 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin Park since 2006, on 130 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 8, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 13, 2026damage reportedFox Run
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredMcCandless Townshi, Sewickley
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedWexford
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBellevue, Reserve Township, Baden
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedReserve Township, Ross Township, Valencia
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedHarmony Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202654 mph, measuredCarnot-Moon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShaler Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedCoraopolis, Ben Avon, Davidson Hgts
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGtr Pittsburgh, Glenwillard, Glen Eden
5 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 Franklin Park; 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 Franklin Park.

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