Hail History

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Hail history for Turtle Creek, 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 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles501

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Turtle Creek on 57 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 Turtle Creek

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Turtle Creek		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Fox Chapel, Forest Hills, Unity Jct
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Turtle Creek		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.88 in
nickel		Option
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Turtle Creek		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 Turtle Creek by year

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When hail season peaks near Turtle Creek

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (12).

JanFeb5Mar6Apr7May14Jun12Jul11Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Turtle Creek

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

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (2 mi from Turtle Creek)

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

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 (9 mi from Turtle Creek)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Turtle Creek

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
6 mi from Turtle Creek		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
1 mi from Turtle Creek		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
2 mi from Turtle Creek		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF2Pleasant Vly
9 mi from Turtle Creek		10.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
6 mi from Turtle Creek		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
7 mi from Turtle Creek		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Harrison City
10 mi from Turtle Creek		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
5 mi from Turtle Creek		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Murrysville
7 mi from Turtle Creek		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
3 mi from Turtle Creek		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
10 mi from Turtle Creek		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
9 mi from Turtle Creek		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Turtle Creek

501 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Turtle Creek since 2006, on 156 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
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of Murrsyv, Municipality of Mur, Plum
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedMunicipality of M
1 wind report		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)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedElizabeth, East Pittsburgh, Circleville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCircleville
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 Turtle Creek; 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 Turtle Creek.

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