Hail History

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Hail history for Northern Cambria, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)May 28, 2019
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles72

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northern Cambria on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Northern Cambria

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 11, 20261 in
quarter		Kenwood
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Northern Cambria		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 Northern Cambria by year

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When hail season peaks near Northern Cambria

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr3May2Jun2Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Northern Cambria

May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Colver (8 mi from Northern Cambria)

May 15, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hillsdale (8 mi from Northern Cambria)

May 31, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Alverda (4 mi from Northern Cambria)

Jul 25, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Barnesboro (1 mi from Northern Cambria)

Mar 11, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Kenwood (8 mi from Northern Cambria)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northern Cambria

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 12, 2023EF1Preisser
8 mi from Northern Cambria		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 12, 2023EF0Colver
9 mi from Northern Cambria		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Commodore
8 mi from Northern Cambria		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northern Cambria

72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northern Cambria since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 1, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedClymer
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedNorthern Cambria, Patton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Lawrence, Cherry Tree
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedWilgus, Hooverhurst
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedHillsdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 2025120 mph, estimatedCarrolltown, Colver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, estimatedKenwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202460 mph, estimatedCarrolltown, Bakerton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202370 mph, estimatedKinter
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202370 mph, estimatedPreisser, Colver
2 wind reports		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 Northern Cambria; 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 Northern Cambria.

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