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Hail history for Arnold, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arnold on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Arnold
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Fox Chapel, Shalecrest, Parkview 6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Arnold |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Edgecliff, Kiskiminetas Jct, Shearersburg 14 hail reports · closest near the center of Arnold |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Arnold by year
When hail season peaks near Arnold
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Arnold
Apr 20, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Kensington (1 mi from Arnold)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (3 mi from Arnold)
National Weather Service description (English): An off duty NWS employee reported golf ball size hail near Logans Ferry.Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bairdford (7 mi from Arnold)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgecliff (3 mi from Arnold)
Sep 3, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Kensington (1 mi from Arnold)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arnold
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF1 | Millerstown 3 mi from Arnold |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Arnola 1 mi from Arnold |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Edgecliff 3 mi from Arnold |
| Nov 19, 2017 | EF1 | Murrysville 9 mi from Arnold |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arnold
294 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arnold since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Municipality of Mu, Tarentum, Oakmont 5 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Municipality of Mur, Plum, Sarver 7 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Sarver, Lower Burrell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Freeport 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Kensington, Silverville, Hyde Park 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Milligantown 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilkins Township, New Texas, Merwin 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kinlock, Silverville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Plum, Ekastown, Logans Ferry 22 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg, Acmetonia, New Kensington 3 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 Arnold; 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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46 hail days - Monroeville
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37 hail days - Mount Lebanon
55 hail days - Bethel Park
54 hail days
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 Arnold.
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