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Hail history for McKees Rocks, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McKees Rocks on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 25, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near McKees Rocks
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth 27 hail reports · closest 2 mi from McKees Rocks |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bellevue, Option, Highcliff 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from McKees Rocks |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near McKees Rocks by year
When hail season peaks near McKees Rocks
Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near McKees Rocks
May 25, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Imperial (9 mi from McKees Rocks)
Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Imperial (9 mi from McKees Rocks)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (4 mi from McKees Rocks)
Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (10 mi from McKees Rocks)
May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (3 mi from McKees Rocks)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of McKees Rocks
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | EF0 | Aspinwall 8 mi from McKees Rocks |
| May 17, 2024 | EF1 | Cherry City 7 mi from McKees Rocks |
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Cliff Mine 7 mi from McKees Rocks |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF0 | Emsworth 5 mi from McKees Rocks |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Allison Park 8 mi from McKees Rocks |
| Aug 9, 2007 | EF0 | Option 5 mi from McKees Rocks |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near McKees Rocks
505 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McKees Rocks since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 8, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | damage reported | West Homestead 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | McCandless Townshi, Castle Shannon, 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 18, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Carnot-Moon, Sturgeon-Noblesto 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Shaler Township 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Coraopolis, Carnegie, Ben Avon 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gtr Pittsburgh, Sharpsburg, Glenwillard 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Gtr Pittsburgh, Gayly 2 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Imperial, Dormont 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 McKees Rocks; 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 McKees Rocks.
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