Hail History

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Hail history for Pittsburgh, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 2, 2025
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles522

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pittsburgh on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Pittsburgh ranks #78 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Pittsburgh

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Pittsburgh		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth
26 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Pittsburgh		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Bellevue, Option, Highcliff
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Pittsburgh		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 Pittsburgh by year

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When hail season peaks near Pittsburgh

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (9).

JanFeb4Mar8Apr8May13Jun9Jul8Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pittsburgh

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (4 mi from Pittsburgh)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Vue (10 mi from Pittsburgh)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (8 mi from Pittsburgh)

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (7 mi from Pittsburgh)

May 25, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (8 mi from Pittsburgh)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pittsburgh

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
5 mi from Pittsburgh		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
7 mi from Pittsburgh		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
4 mi from Pittsburgh		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF0Emsworth
8 mi from Pittsburgh		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Allison Park
9 mi from Pittsburgh		4.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
9 mi from Pittsburgh		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
1 mi from Pittsburgh		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pittsburgh

522 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pittsburgh since 2006, on 151 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, Castle Shannon, Edgewood
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBellevue, Reserve Township
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedReserve Township, Ross Township
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShaler Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, measuredCarnegie, Ben Avon, East Pittsburgh
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202658 mph, measuredGayly
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 Pittsburgh; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Pittsburgh.

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