Hail History

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Hail history for Altoona, PA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 16, 20250.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.50 in (ping pong ball)Jun 3, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 20069
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon7
Wind reports within 10 miles123

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Altoona on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 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. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Altoona

DateSize hailWhereSource
Mar 16, 20250.75 in
1-sent coin		Altoona Peterson Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Altoona		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Altoona meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Altoona

Of 9 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (1).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr4May1Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Altoona

Jun 3, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Canoe Creek (6 mi from Altoona)

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Mill Run (1 mi from Altoona)

May 31, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Buckhorn (6 mi from Altoona)

May 13, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lakemont (3 mi from Altoona)

May 30, 2017 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · 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 a reportedHorseshoe Curve
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage a reportedDuncansville, Williamsburg
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedCanoe Creek State
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, a estimatCross Keys, Williamsburg, Juniata Run Gap
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202560 mph, a estimatAltoona Peterson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202560 mph, a estimatAltoona, Pinecroft
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202572 mph, a measuredSummit, Newry, Altoona
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2025100 mph, a estimatGeeseytown, Mill Run, Skelp
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202460 mph, a estimatCanan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, a estimatReservoir
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.

Cities nearby

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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