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Hail history for Rochester, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles283

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Rochester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Holt
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20250.75 in
penny		Monaca, Ogle
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Bellton, South Hgts, Ambridge
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Rochester		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 Rochester by year

30620708109210411312413141151163172182191202212223324225126

When hail season peaks near Rochester

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).

JanFeb4Mar6Apr7May8Jun5Jul4Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Rochester

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unionville (4 mi from Rochester)

May 10, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Mayfield (6 mi from Rochester)

Jun 21, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Brighton (9 mi from Rochester)

May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ogle (9 mi from Rochester)

Mar 14, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eastvale (3 mi from Rochester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 14, 2026EF0West Mayfield
6 mi from Rochester		0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 16, 2021EF0Midland
9 mi from Rochester		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 16, 2021EF1Stobo
2 mi from Rochester		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 10, 2020EF1Fairview
8 mi from Rochester		9.6 mi long, 790 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester

283 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 108 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 13, 2026damage reportedFox Run
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedMonaca, Beaver, Zelienople
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedIndustry, Baden, Freedom
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedHarmony Township, Freedom
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedOhioville, Freedom
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedDavidson Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGlen Eden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Sheffield, Davidson Hgts, Ambridge
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedHighland, Koppel
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedMc Cleary
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 Rochester; 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 Rochester.

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