Hail History

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Hail history for Trafford, 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 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles402

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Trafford on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Trafford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Trafford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Forest Hills, Unity Jct, Wilkins Township
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Trafford		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 Trafford by year

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When hail season peaks near Trafford

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (9).

JanFeb4Mar5Apr4May9Jun9Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Trafford

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (5 mi from Trafford)

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (3 mi from Trafford)

Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (10 mi from Trafford)

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) · Riverton (5 mi from Trafford)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (2 mi from Trafford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Trafford

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
10 mi from Trafford		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
3 mi from Trafford		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
2 mi from Trafford		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF2Pleasant Vly
5 mi from Trafford		10.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
9 mi from Trafford		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Harrison City
6 mi from Trafford		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
3 mi from Trafford		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Murrysville
6 mi from Trafford		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
6 mi from Trafford		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
7 mi from Trafford		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Trafford

402 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Trafford since 2006, on 145 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, Edgewood, Dravosburg
13 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin, Arona, Jeannette
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of Murrsyv, Municipality of Mu, Municipality of Mur
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of M, Delmont, Jeannette
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedDelmont, Jeannette
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedElizabeth, East Pittsburgh, Circleville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedDuquesne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCircleville, Cowansburg
2 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 Trafford; 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 Trafford.

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