Hail History

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Hail history for McKeesport, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles492

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McKeesport on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near McKeesport

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from McKeesport		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from McKeesport		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Forest Hills, Wilkins Township, Dravosburg
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from McKeesport		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.88 in
nickel		Option, Gastonville
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from McKeesport		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 McKeesport by year

50660710840921041171241314215216117318419120321122123324225226

When hail season peaks near McKeesport

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (12).

JanFeb7Mar8Apr7May13Jun12Jul9Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near McKeesport

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (1 mi from McKeesport)

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (4 mi from McKeesport)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (5 mi from McKeesport)

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collinsburg (10 mi from McKeesport)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (4 mi from McKeesport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McKeesport

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
9 mi from McKeesport		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
4 mi from McKeesport		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
4 mi from McKeesport		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
3 mi from McKeesport		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
7 mi from McKeesport		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
7 mi from McKeesport		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
10 mi from McKeesport		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
9 mi from McKeesport		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
1 mi from McKeesport		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
8 mi from McKeesport		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
9 mi from McKeesport		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McKeesport

492 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McKeesport since 2006, on 149 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Nov 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedWest Homestead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202675 mph, estimatedBraddock, Castle Shannon, Edgewood
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin, Jefferson, South Park Townshi
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedElizabeth, East Pittsburgh, Circleville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCircleville, Cowansburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin, Mc Keesport, Willow Spgs
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedDormont, Wilkins Township
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedCherry City, Hahntown
2 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 McKeesport; 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 McKeesport.

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