Hail History

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Hail history for Duquesne, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles512

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Duquesne on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Duquesne

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest near the center of Duquesne		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Fox Chapel, Forest Hills, Unity Jct
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Duquesne		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Bellevue, Option
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Duquesne		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 Duquesne by year

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When hail season peaks near Duquesne

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (11).

JanFeb5Mar6Apr8May14Jun11Jul10Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Duquesne

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (3 mi from Duquesne)

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (3 mi from Duquesne)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (6 mi from Duquesne)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (3 mi from Duquesne)

Jun 13, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Munhall (3 mi from Duquesne)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Duquesne

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
7 mi from Duquesne		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
3 mi from Duquesne		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
3 mi from Duquesne		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
4 mi from Duquesne		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
9 mi from Duquesne		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
10 mi from Duquesne		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
8 mi from Duquesne		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
7 mi from Duquesne		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Murrysville
10 mi from Duquesne		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
1 mi from Duquesne		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
9 mi from Duquesne		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
8 mi from Duquesne		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Duquesne

512 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Duquesne since 2006, on 152 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedWest Homestead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202675 mph, estimatedBraddock, Castle Shannon, Edgewood
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin
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)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedElizabeth, East Pittsburgh, Circleville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCircleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin, Mc Keesport, Willow Spgs
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedDormont, Wilkins Township, New Texas
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 Duquesne; 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 Duquesne.

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