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Hail history for McGovern, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McGovern on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 12, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near McGovern
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Linden 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from McGovern |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near McGovern by year
When hail season peaks near McGovern
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near McGovern
Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hickory (7 mi from McGovern)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail reported by a local citizen.Aug 12, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Taylorstown (10 mi from McGovern)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch sized hail reported near Taylorstown, PA.Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (8 mi from McGovern)
May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomas (7 mi from McGovern)
Sep 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bridgeville (10 mi from McGovern)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of McGovern
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | EF1 | Mc Connells Mill 2 mi from McGovern |
| May 21, 2025 | EF0 | Buffalo 9 mi from McGovern |
| May 11, 2024 | EF2 | Bower Hill 9 mi from McGovern |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Thomas 7 mi from McGovern |
| Jun 23, 2017 | EF1 | Lone Pine 9 mi from McGovern |
| Sep 27, 2012 | EF0 | Eighty Four 5 mi from McGovern |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near McGovern
206 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McGovern since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | damage reported | East Washington, Eighty Four, Gastonville 3 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hickory, Canonsburg, Cecil-Bishop 6 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Eighty Four 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Cecil-Bishop, McMurray, Thompsonville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morganza 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gambles, Thomas 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Eighty Four Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Donald 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Strabane 1 wind report |
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 McGovern; 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 McGovern.
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