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Hail history for Avalon, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Avalon on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 25, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Avalon
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth 29 hail reports · closest near the center of Avalon |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bellevue, Option, Highcliff 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Avalon |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Avalon by year
When hail season peaks near Avalon
Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Avalon
May 25, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Imperial (10 mi from Avalon)
Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Imperial (10 mi from Avalon)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (6 mi from Avalon)
May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (4 mi from Avalon)
Apr 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West View (2 mi from Avalon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Avalon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | EF0 | Aspinwall 8 mi from Avalon |
| May 17, 2024 | EF1 | Cherry City 7 mi from Avalon |
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Cliff Mine 7 mi from Avalon |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF0 | Emsworth 2 mi from Avalon |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Allison Park 6 mi from Avalon |
| Aug 9, 2007 | EF0 | Option 6 mi from Avalon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Avalon
465 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Avalon since 2006, on 142 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 8, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | McCandless Townshi, Edgewood, Millvale 4 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Wexford 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Bellevue, Reserve Township 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Reserve Township, Ross Township 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Carnot-Moon 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Shaler Township 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Coraopolis, Carnegie, Ben Avon 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gtr Pittsburgh, Sharpsburg, Glenwillard 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Gtr Pittsburgh, Gayly 2 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dormont 1 wind report |
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 Avalon; 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 Avalon.
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