Hail History

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Hail history for Donora, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Nov 27, 2022
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles264

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Donora on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Nov 27, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Donora

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		West Newton, Hutchinson
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Donora		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Donora		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter		Charleroi
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Donora		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		West Brownsville, Dunlevy, Fayette City
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Donora		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Donora by year

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When hail season peaks near Donora

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (4).

JanFeb2Mar4Apr4May6Jun4Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Donora

Nov 27, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Whitsett (7 mi from Donora)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by the public, with a photo of the 2 inch hail measurement. Also, the Perry Township Supervisor reported that 175 vehicles were damaged at an auto auction in the township, with around 400 vehicles damaged in the township overall.

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collinsburg (4 mi from Donora)

Jun 18, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newell (7 mi from Donora)

Jun 10, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Webster (1 mi from Donora)

May 12, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Charleroi (3 mi from Donora)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Donora

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 6, 2026EF1Star Jct
10 mi from Donora		5.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Jacobs Creek
7 mi from Donora		5.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
6 mi from Donora		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
7 mi from Donora		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 3, 2018EF0Finleyville
9 mi from Donora		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Aug 17, 2016EF0Donora
0 mi from Donora		0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
10 mi from Donora		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Donora

264 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Donora since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 25, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedBentleyville, Roscoe, Fayette City
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedFayette City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedJefferson, South Park Townshi
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedStockdale, Fayette City
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedCoal Center, Fayette City, Lowber
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedElizabeth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedNewell, Fairhope
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202670 mph, estimatedWick Haven, Jewell, Monessen
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedStar Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedCharleroi, Fellsburg, Fairhope
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Donora; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Donora.

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