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Hail history for Brackenridge, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brackenridge on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Brackenridge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Fox Chapel, Unity Jct, Lower Burrell 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Brackenridge |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Edgecliff, Kiskiminetas Jct, Shearersburg 15 hail reports · closest near the center of Brackenridge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Brackenridge by year
When hail season peaks near Brackenridge
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Brackenridge
Apr 20, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Kensington (4 mi from Brackenridge)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (6 mi from Brackenridge)
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 (8 mi from Brackenridge)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgecliff (3 mi from Brackenridge)
Sep 3, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Kensington (3 mi from Brackenridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brackenridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF1 | Millerstown 3 mi from Brackenridge |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Arnola 1 mi from Brackenridge |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Edgecliff 1 mi from Brackenridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brackenridge
292 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brackenridge since 2006, on 109 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, Apollo 4 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, Sarver 2 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Texas, Merwin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kinlock, Silverville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Plum, St Joe, Ekastown 15 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Kiskimere, 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 Brackenridge; 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 Brackenridge.
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