Hail History

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Hail history for Ambridge, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 25, 2024
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles311

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ambridge on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 25, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Ambridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Holt
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Ambridge
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20250.75 in
penny
Monaca, Ogle
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Ambridge
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Forest Grove, Emsworth, Glenfield
14 hail reports · closest near the center of Ambridge
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 Ambridge by year

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When hail season peaks near Ambridge

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (9).

JanFeb3Mar9Apr6May9Jun4Jul3AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Ambridge

May 25, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Imperial (10 mi from Ambridge)

Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Imperial (10 mi from Ambridge)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Carnot (4 mi from Ambridge)

May 2, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cliff Mine (9 mi from Ambridge)

Apr 2, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Forest Grove (8 mi from Ambridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ambridge

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 16, 2026EF?Harshaville
10 mi from Ambridge
May 8, 2024EF1Cliff Mine
9 mi from Ambridge
0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF0Emsworth
9 mi from Ambridge
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 16, 2021EF1Stobo
6 mi from Ambridge
2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ambridge

311 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ambridge since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 8, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredMcCandless Townshi, Monaca, Beaver
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedHarshaville, South Heights, Wexford
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedIndustry, Baden, Freedom
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202641 mph, measuredCarnot-Moon
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedHarmony Township, Freedom
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202654 mph, measuredCarnot-Moon, Imperial-Enlow
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFreedom
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedCoraopolis, Davidson Hgts
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGtr Pittsburgh, Glenwillard
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Sheffield, Davidson Hgts, Ambridge
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 Ambridge; 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 Ambridge.

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