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Hail history for Butler, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Butler on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Butler
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Butler 1 hail report · closest near the center of Butler |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Buhls 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Butler |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Butler by year
When hail season peaks near Butler
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Butler
Mar 28, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jefferson Center (6 mi from Butler)
National Weather Service description (English): Two and half inch hail reported by an emergency manager; picture provided.Apr 14, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Chestnut (4 mi from Butler)
Aug 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Timberly Hgts (4 mi from Butler)
Apr 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Saxonburg (9 mi from Butler)
May 29, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Marwood (9 mi from Butler)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Butler
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | EF0 | Fisher Hgts 6 mi from Butler |
| May 21, 2025 | EF0 | Jamisonville 7 mi from Butler |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Chestnut 3 mi from Butler |
| Aug 25, 2016 | EF0 | Zeno 9 mi from Butler |
| Aug 10, 2015 | EF0 | Euclid 9 mi from Butler |
| Jul 22, 2008 | EF0 | Prospect 10 mi from Butler |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Butler
155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Butler since 2006, on 70 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Connoquenessing, West Sunbury, East Butler 6 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Oak Hills, East Butler 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Butler, Nixon, Saxonburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | East Butler 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Shanor-Northvue 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Connoquenessing, Saxonburg, Chicora 6 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Connoquenessing, Chicora, Meridian 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Muddy Creek, Zeno, Butler Graham Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Jefferson Center 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Highfield 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 Butler; 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 Butler.
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