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Hail history for Etna, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Etna 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 August.
Recent hail near Etna
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Braddock 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Etna |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth 25 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Etna |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Bakerstown Station, Bellevue, Option 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Etna |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Etna by year
When hail season peaks near Etna
Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (10).
Largest hail storms near Etna
Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (10 mi from Etna)
National Weather Service description (English): An off duty NWS employee reported golf ball size hail near Logans Ferry.Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (8 mi from Etna)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bairdford (9 mi from Etna)
May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (10 mi from Etna)
Apr 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West View (5 mi from Etna)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Etna
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | EF0 | Aspinwall 3 mi from Etna |
| May 17, 2024 | EF1 | Cherry City 2 mi from Etna |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF0 | Emsworth 7 mi from Etna |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Allison Park 4 mi from Etna |
| Aug 9, 2007 | EF0 | Option 6 mi from Etna |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Etna
442 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Etna since 2006, on 137 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | damage reported | West Homestead 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Braddock, McCandless Townshi, Edgewood 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Bellevue, Reserve Township 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Reserve Township, Ross Township 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Shaler Township 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Carnegie, Ben Avon, East Pittsburgh 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg, Duquesne 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Mifflin 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Gayly 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dormont, Wilkins Township 2 wind reports |
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 Etna; 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 Etna.
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