Hail History

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Hail history for Lower Burrell, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 20, 2017
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles323

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lower Burrell on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Lower Burrell

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Fox Chapel, Forest Hills, Shalecrest
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lower Burrell		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Edgecliff, Kiskiminetas Jct, Shearersburg
14 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Lower Burrell		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 Lower Burrell by year

10660708109110311612213114151631741821912012122232312422526

When hail season peaks near Lower Burrell

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (9).

JanFeb3Mar7Apr3May9Jun9Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lower Burrell

Apr 20, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Kensington (1 mi from Lower Burrell)

Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (2 mi from Lower Burrell)

National Weather Service description (English): An off duty NWS employee reported golf ball size hail near Logans Ferry.

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bairdford (9 mi from Lower Burrell)

Mar 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgecliff (3 mi from Lower Burrell)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Churchill (9 mi from Lower Burrell)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lower Burrell

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
10 mi from Lower Burrell		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020EF1Millerstown
5 mi from Lower Burrell		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020EF0Arnola
3 mi from Lower Burrell		1.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020EF0Edgecliff
4 mi from Lower Burrell		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
9 mi from Lower Burrell		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Murrysville
7 mi from Lower Burrell		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lower Burrell

323 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lower Burrell since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of Mu, Tarentum, Oakmont
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of Murrsyv, Municipality of Mu, Municipality of Mur
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of M, Sarver, Lower Burrell
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedFreeport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Kensington, Silverville, North Washington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202672 mph, measuredMilligantown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedWilkins Township, New Texas, Merwin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedKinlock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202575 mph, measuredForest Hills, Monroeville Airport, Plum
34 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Monroeville Airport, Acmetonia
4 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 Lower Burrell; 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 Lower Burrell.

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