Hail History

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Hail history for Swissvale, 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 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles506

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Swissvale on 58 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 Swissvale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Swissvale		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Fox Chapel, Forest Hills, Shalecrest
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Swissvale		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Bellevue, Option
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Swissvale		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 Swissvale by year

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When hail season peaks near Swissvale

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and August (11).

JanFeb3Mar7Apr8May16Jun11Jul11Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Swissvale

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (6 mi from Swissvale)

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (5 mi from Swissvale)

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

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) · Pleasant Hills (8 mi from Swissvale)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (5 mi from Swissvale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swissvale

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
4 mi from Swissvale		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
5 mi from Swissvale		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
6 mi from Swissvale		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
5 mi from Swissvale		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
4 mi from Swissvale		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
8 mi from Swissvale		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Murrysville
10 mi from Swissvale		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
4 mi from Swissvale		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
6 mi from Swissvale		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swissvale

506 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swissvale since 2006, on 153 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 22, 2026damage reportedPlum
1 wind report		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
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedShaler Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBen Avon, East Pittsburgh
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin, Mc Keesport
3 wind reports		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 Swissvale; 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 Swissvale.

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