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Hail history for Ellwood City, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ellwood City on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Ellwood City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bellton, Beaver Falls 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ellwood City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ellwood City by year
When hail season peaks near Ellwood City
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Ellwood City
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unionville (9 mi from Ellwood City)
May 10, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Mayfield (7 mi from Ellwood City)
Apr 14, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Union Vly (5 mi from Ellwood City)
Jun 21, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Brighton (4 mi from Ellwood City)
May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Enon (9 mi from Ellwood City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ellwood City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Portersville 8 mi from Ellwood City |
| Jun 14, 2026 | EF0 | West Mayfield 7 mi from Ellwood City |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | New Galilee 5 mi from Ellwood City |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Hazen 5 mi from Ellwood City |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Middle Lancaster 7 mi from Ellwood City |
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Princeton 9 mi from Ellwood City |
| Jul 10, 2017 | EF0 | Fombell 6 mi from Ellwood City |
| Jul 10, 2017 | EF0 | Middle Lancaster 7 mi from Ellwood City |
| Jul 10, 2013 | EF1 | Mountair 6 mi from Ellwood City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ellwood City
250 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ellwood City since 2006, on 107 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | Ellport, New Castle 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Castle, Oakland, Wampum 9 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ellwood City, Homewood, Zelienople 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Portersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ellwood City 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | South New Castle 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | New Galilee, Wampum 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | New Beaver, South New Castle, Enon Valley 6 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Beaver 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mountair, East New Castle 2 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 Ellwood City; 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 Ellwood City.
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