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Hail history for Johnstown, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Johnstown on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Johnstown
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Belmont 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Johnstown |
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Of 12 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (3).
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Mar 23, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Jerome (10 mi from Johnstown)
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belmont (4 mi from Johnstown)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomas Mill (8 mi from Johnstown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail reported near Jerome.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mundays Corner (9 mi from Johnstown)
May 13, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Brookdale (5 mi from Johnstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Johnstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | EF0 | Elim 1 mi from Johnstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Johnstown
177 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Johnstown since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 26, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Geistown, Benson, Windber 12 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Westmont, South Fork 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Benson, Jerome 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Belmont, New Florence 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hollsopple, Tire Hill, Brownstown 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 49 mph, a estimat | Brownstown 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Seanor, Johnstown Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Brownstown 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Johnstown 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Elim, Walsall 3 wind reports |
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 Johnstown; 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 Johnstown.
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