Hail History

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Hail history for White Oak, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles389

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of White Oak on 42 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 White Oak

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from White Oak		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		West Newton, Hutchinson
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from White Oak		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Forest Hills, Wilkins Township, Dravosburg
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from White Oak		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 White Oak by year

206407108209110311712313142151161173183192022112223324125226

When hail season peaks near White Oak

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).

JanFeb4Mar5Apr5May10Jun9Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near White Oak

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (2 mi from White Oak)

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

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (8 mi from White Oak)

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collinsburg (9 mi from White Oak)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (3 mi from White Oak)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of White Oak

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
4 mi from White Oak		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
3 mi from White Oak		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF2Pleasant Vly
9 mi from White Oak		10.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
6 mi from White Oak		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
8 mi from White Oak		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
9 mi from White Oak		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Harrison City
8 mi from White Oak		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
7 mi from White Oak		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Murrysville
10 mi from White Oak		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
4 mi from White Oak		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
5 mi from White Oak		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near White Oak

389 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of White Oak since 2006, on 142 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
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin, Arona
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, Jefferson, South Park Townshi
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedElizabeth, East Pittsburgh, Circleville
3 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
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin, Mc Keesport, Willow Spgs
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedWilkins Township, Mc Cullough
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 White Oak; 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 White Oak.

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