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Hail history for California, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 5, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Nov 27, 2022
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles254

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of California on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Nov 27, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near California

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Cardale
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from California		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter		Charleroi
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from California		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		West Brownsville, Walkertown, Dunlevy
5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from California		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 California by year

1060710810910511212131142151617118219120211222312432526

When hail season peaks near California

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (4).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr3May5Jun2Jul4Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near California

Nov 27, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Whitsett (7 mi from California)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by the public, with a photo of the 2 inch hail measurement. Also, the Perry Township Supervisor reported that 175 vehicles were damaged at an auto auction in the township, with around 400 vehicles damaged in the township overall.

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rices Lndg (10 mi from California)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Rices Landing.

Apr 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walkertown (6 mi from California)

Jun 18, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newell (1 mi from California)

Jun 10, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Webster (8 mi from California)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of California

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 6, 2026EF1Marianna
10 mi from California		1.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Cokeburg
10 mi from California		7.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Deemston
7 mi from California		5.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Albany
3 mi from California		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Star Jct
7 mi from California		5.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Jacobs Creek
8 mi from California		5.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Aug 17, 2016EF0Donora
8 mi from California		0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near California

254 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of California since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 6, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedIsabella, Republic, Bentleyville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedFayette City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedBrownsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedRepublic
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedRepublic, Stockdale, Grindstone-Rowes
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedFlatwoods, Coal Center, Fayette City
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedRepublic
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedNewell, Fairhope
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202675 mph, estimatedFlatwoods, Cokeburg, West Brownsville
21 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedStar Jct
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 California; 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.

Nearby cities

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 California.

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