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Hail history for Pittsburg, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pittsburg on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 31, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Pittsburg
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Weir 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pittsburg |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Cherokee, Pittsburg 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Pittsburg |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Croweburg 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Pittsburg |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Girard 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pittsburg |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Cherokee 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Pittsburg |
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May 31, 2013 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Girard (9 mi from Pittsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged cars and some roofs.May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chicopee (3 mi from Pittsburg)
Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mindenmines (8 mi from Pittsburg)
Feb 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pittsburg (0 mi from Pittsburg)
May 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arma (8 mi from Pittsburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pittsburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Daisy Hill 6 mi from Pittsburg |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Kirkwood 5 mi from Pittsburg |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Kniveton 4 mi from Pittsburg |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Mindenmines 5 mi from Pittsburg |
| Feb 28, 2012 | EF1 | Nashville 8 mi from Pittsburg |
| May 13, 2008 | EF0 | Mindenmines 8 mi from Pittsburg |
| Jun 10, 2007 | EF0 | Weir 9 mi from Pittsburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pittsburg
130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pittsburg since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 7, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Weir, Pittsburg 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 66 mph, a estimat | Frontenac, Pittsburg 3 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pittsburg 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 72 mph, a estimat | Ringo 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Coolis 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, a measured | Beulah 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pittsburg 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pittsburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Croweburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Asbury 1 wind report |
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 Pittsburg; 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 Pittsburg.
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