Hail History

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Hail history for Dormont, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 2, 2025
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles526

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dormont on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Dormont

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Braddock
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dormont
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter
Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Dormont
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball
West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth
17 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Dormont
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter
Bellevue, Option, Gastonville
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Dormont
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 Dormont by year

5065071083093102113126131411521611731831922042112223424225226

When hail season peaks near Dormont

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (9).

JanFeb5Mar7Apr7May14Jun9Jul7Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dormont

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (1 mi from Dormont)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Vue (10 mi from Dormont)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (7 mi from Dormont)

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (7 mi from Dormont)

Mar 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cecil (9 mi from Dormont)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dormont

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
8 mi from Dormont
1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
6 mi from Dormont
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
8 mi from Dormont
1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 11, 2024EF2Bower Hill
9 mi from Dormont
5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 8, 2024EF1Cliff Mine
10 mi from Dormont
0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF0Emsworth
10 mi from Dormont
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
9 mi from Dormont
0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
3 mi from Dormont
0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dormont

526 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dormont since 2006, on 153 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Nov 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedGastonville, West Homestead
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202675 mph, estimatedBraddock, Castle Shannon, Edgewood
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBellevue, Reserve Township
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin, Jefferson, South Park Townshi
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedReserve Township
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedCecil-Bishop, McMurray, Thompsonville
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShaler Township
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, measuredCarnegie, Ben Avon
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin
1 wind report
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 Dormont; 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 Dormont.

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