Hail History

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Hail history for Gibsonia, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 28, 2019
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles241

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gibsonia on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Gibsonia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Bakerstown Station
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Gibsonia
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter
Mars, Ogle
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gibsonia
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball
West View, Emsworth, Ben Avon
17 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gibsonia
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Bakerstown Station, Highcliff, Millerstown
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Gibsonia
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 Gibsonia by year

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When hail season peaks near Gibsonia

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (7).

JanFeb3Mar7Apr4May9Jun6Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gibsonia

May 28, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Downieville (4 mi from Gibsonia)

National Weather Service description (English): A citizen reported hail of 2 inches along Four Lakes Drive.

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bairdford (4 mi from Gibsonia)

Apr 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West View (9 mi from Gibsonia)

Apr 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Valencia (3 mi from Gibsonia)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wexford (4 mi from Gibsonia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gibsonia

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 21, 2021EF0Emsworth
8 mi from Gibsonia
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Allison Park
5 mi from Gibsonia
4.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 21, 2021EF0Warrendale
6 mi from Gibsonia
1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020EF1Millerstown
9 mi from Gibsonia
2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF0Fernway
7 mi from Gibsonia
1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gibsonia

241 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gibsonia since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 13, 2026damage reportedFox Run
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredMcCandless Townshi, Fox Run
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedWexford, Curtisville
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedCallery
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedRoss Township, Valencia
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShaler Township
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMars, Cooperstown
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGlen Eden, Mars Lakehill Airport, Mars
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202558 mph, estimatedCooperstown Glade Airport, Cooperstown
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedCooperstown
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 Gibsonia; 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 Gibsonia.

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