Hail History

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Hail history for Scottdale, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Nov 27, 2022
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles180

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scottdale on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Nov 27, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Scottdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		West Overton
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Scottdale		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Standard Shaft
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Scottdale		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Standard Shaft, Mt Pleasant
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Scottdale		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 Scottdale by year

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When hail season peaks near Scottdale

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).

JanFeb4Mar2Apr7May8Jun5Jul3Aug1Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Scottdale

Nov 27, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Whitsett (10 mi from Scottdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by the public, with a photo of the 2 inch hail measurement. Also, the Perry Township Supervisor reported that 175 vehicles were damaged at an auto auction in the township, with around 400 vehicles damaged in the township overall.

Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kecksburg (8 mi from Scottdale)

May 11, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Pleasant (4 mi from Scottdale)

Mar 11, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Overton (3 mi from Scottdale)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Raster Run (8 mi from Scottdale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scottdale

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 22, 2026EF1Elm Grove
8 mi from Scottdale		1.1 mi long, 140 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Star Jct
9 mi from Scottdale		5.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2026EF1Jacobs Creek
8 mi from Scottdale		5.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 16, 2025EF0Clinton
5 mi from Scottdale		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 16, 2025EF1Acme
8 mi from Scottdale		4.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF1Trotter
6 mi from Scottdale		6.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF1White
7 mi from Scottdale		3.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Armbrust
8 mi from Scottdale		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 27, 2018EF0Armbrust
7 mi from Scottdale		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scottdale

180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scottdale since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Sep 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202674 mph, measuredNew Stanton, Scottdale, Mount Pleasant
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedDunbar, Madison, Hunker
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMount Pleasant
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPerryopolis, Vanderbilt, Calumet-Norvelt
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202664 mph, estimatedFlatwoods, Layton, Owensdale
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedCasparis, Mendon, Southwest
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRuffs Dale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202675 mph, estimatedWest Overton, Iron Bridge, Scottdale
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202664 mph, measuredAlverton, Star Jct
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedYukon
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 Scottdale; 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 Scottdale.

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