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Hail history for Vandergrift, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vandergrift on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 4, 2025. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Vandergrift
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Girty 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Vandergrift |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Lower Burrell 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Vandergrift |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Edgecliff, Kiskiminetas Jct, Shearersburg 12 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Vandergrift |
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Of 23 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (6) and June (5).
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Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White (10 mi from Vandergrift)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgecliff (8 mi from Vandergrift)
May 4, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Girty (9 mi from Vandergrift)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail size estimated from doorbell cam video. Considerable leaf shredding on trees from the hail.Apr 20, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · North Washington (6 mi from Vandergrift)
Aug 4, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Salina (8 mi from Vandergrift)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vandergrift
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | EF? | Orchard Hills 2 mi from Vandergrift |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Edgecliff 8 mi from Vandergrift |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vandergrift
205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vandergrift since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | North Washington, Avonmore 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Municipality of Mur, Avonmore, Harrison Township 6 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Lower Burrell, Apollo, East Vandergrift 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Freeport 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Avonmore 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hyde Park, North Washington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 72 mph, a measured | Milligantown 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Merwin 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Kinlock 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Kelly Station 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 Vandergrift; 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 Vandergrift.
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