Hail History

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Hail history for Fox Chapel, 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)Apr 20, 2017
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles443

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fox Chapel on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Fox Chapel

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fox Chapel		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		West View, Emsworth, Ben Avon
21 hail reports · closest near the center of Fox Chapel		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bakerstown Station, Bellevue, Arnola
10 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Fox Chapel		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 Fox Chapel by year

30680708309110311612413114115216317318419120321222223224225126

When hail season peaks near Fox Chapel

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and August (12).

JanFeb3Mar7Apr7May15Jun9Jul12Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fox Chapel

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (10 mi from Fox Chapel)

Apr 20, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Kensington (7 mi from Fox Chapel)

Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (6 mi from Fox Chapel)

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) · Option (7 mi from Fox Chapel)

May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bakerstown (10 mi from Fox Chapel)

National Weather Service description (English): A citizen reported hail 1.75 inches in diameter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fox Chapel

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
3 mi from Fox Chapel		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
9 mi from Fox Chapel		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
4 mi from Fox Chapel		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Allison Park
6 mi from Fox Chapel		4.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020EF1Millerstown
9 mi from Fox Chapel		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020EF0Arnola
9 mi from Fox Chapel		1.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
8 mi from Fox Chapel		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fox Chapel

443 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fox Chapel since 2006, on 144 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, Edgewood, Millvale
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedPlum
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBellevue, Reserve Township
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedReserve Township, Ross Township
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShaler Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBen Avon, East Pittsburgh, New Kensington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedWilkins Township, New Texas
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedKinlock
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 Fox Chapel; 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 Fox Chapel.

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