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Hail history for Crafton, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crafton on 50 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 Crafton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth 23 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Crafton |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bellevue, Option, Highcliff 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Crafton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Crafton by year
When hail season peaks near Crafton
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Crafton
Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mc Donald (10 mi from Crafton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail reported via social media; dents were made on cars.May 25, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Imperial (9 mi from Crafton)
Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Imperial (9 mi from Crafton)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (2 mi from Crafton)
Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (8 mi from Crafton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crafton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | EF0 | Aspinwall 9 mi from Crafton |
| May 17, 2024 | EF? | Allegheny Co Airport 9 mi from Crafton |
| May 17, 2024 | EF1 | Cherry City 8 mi from Crafton |
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Cliff Mine 7 mi from Crafton |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF0 | Emsworth 7 mi from Crafton |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Allison Park 10 mi from Crafton |
| Aug 9, 2007 | EF0 | Option 4 mi from Crafton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crafton
523 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crafton since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 8, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | damage reported | West Homestead 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Castle Shannon, Edgewood, Millvale 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Bellevue, Reserve Township 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | West Mifflin 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Reserve Township, Ross Township 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Carnot-Moon, Sturgeon-Noblesto, Cecil-Bishop 3 wind reports |
| 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 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Mifflin 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 Crafton; 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 Crafton.
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