Hail History

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Hail history for Glassport, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles456

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glassport on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Glassport

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Glassport		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		Finleyville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Glassport		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Glassport		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Forest Hills, Wilkins Township, Dravosburg
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Glassport		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.88 in
nickel		Option, Gastonville
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Glassport		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 Glassport by year

50650710840921041151241314215216117418419120321122123324225326

When hail season peaks near Glassport

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (11).

JanFeb7Mar7Apr9May12Jun11Jul9Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Glassport

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (3 mi from Glassport)

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (6 mi from Glassport)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (4 mi from Glassport)

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collinsburg (9 mi from Glassport)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (6 mi from Glassport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glassport

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
6 mi from Glassport		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
6 mi from Glassport		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
3 mi from Glassport		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
5 mi from Glassport		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
5 mi from Glassport		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 11, 2024EF2Bower Hill
10 mi from Glassport		5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 3, 2018EF0Finleyville
8 mi from Glassport		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
3 mi from Glassport		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
9 mi from Glassport		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
9 mi from Glassport		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glassport

456 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glassport since 2006, on 143 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Nov 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedGastonville, West Homestead
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202675 mph, estimatedBraddock, Castle Shannon, Edgewood
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin, Jefferson, South Park Townshi
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedElizabeth, East Pittsburgh, Circleville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedDuquesne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCircleville, Cowansburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin, Mc Keesport, Willow Spgs
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedDormont, Wilkins Township
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedFinleyville, Cherry City, Hahntown
3 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 Glassport; 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 Glassport.

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