Hail History

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Hail history for Pitcairn, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles413

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pitcairn on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Pitcairn

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Pitcairn		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Fox Chapel, Forest Hills, Unity Jct
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Pitcairn		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 Pitcairn by year

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When hail season peaks near Pitcairn

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (11).

JanFeb4Mar7Apr4May11Jun10Jul11Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pitcairn

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (5 mi from Pitcairn)

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

Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (9 mi from Pitcairn)

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

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverton (5 mi from Pitcairn)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (2 mi from Pitcairn)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pitcairn

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
8 mi from Pitcairn		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
2 mi from Pitcairn		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
2 mi from Pitcairn		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF2Pleasant Vly
6 mi from Pitcairn		10.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
8 mi from Pitcairn		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
9 mi from Pitcairn		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Harrison City
7 mi from Pitcairn		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
3 mi from Pitcairn		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Murrysville
5 mi from Pitcairn		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
5 mi from Pitcairn		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
9 mi from Pitcairn		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pitcairn

413 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pitcairn since 2006, on 147 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedWest Homestead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202675 mph, estimatedBraddock, Edgewood, Dravosburg
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin, Arona
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of Murrsyv, Municipality of Mu, Municipality of Mur
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of M
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedDelmont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedEast Pittsburgh, Circleville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCircleville
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 Pitcairn; 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 Pitcairn.

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