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Hail history for Portage, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Portage on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Portage
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Portage in the last two years.
Hail days near Portage by year
When hail season peaks near Portage
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Portage
May 15, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bens Creek (3 mi from Portage)
Apr 25, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Ebensburg (8 mi from Portage)
May 13, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Brookdale (9 mi from Portage)
May 6, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Portage (0 mi from Portage)
May 27, 2012 · 0.75 in (penny) · Ebensburg (8 mi from Portage)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Portage
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF1 | Loretto 9 mi from Portage |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Portage
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Portage since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Geistown 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | South Fork 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Loretto 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Pavia, Blue Knob 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Summerhill, Cresson 3 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Johnstown Airport 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | New Germany 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Summit, Cassandra, Johnstown Airport 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Johnstown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Ebensburg 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 Portage; 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 Portage.
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