Hail History

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Hail history for Zelienople, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 19, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles250

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zelienople on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Zelienople

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter
Mars, Buhls, Ogle
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Zelienople
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter
Bellton
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Zelienople
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 Zelienople by year

406207108109101121221314215116317218219120121222322422526

When hail season peaks near Zelienople

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (6).

JanFeb2Mar7Apr5May6Jun4Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Zelienople

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unionville (6 mi from Zelienople)

May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mars Lakehill Airport (9 mi from Zelienople)

Jun 21, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Brighton (5 mi from Zelienople)

Mar 14, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eastvale (8 mi from Zelienople)

Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Mars (9 mi from Zelienople)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zelienople

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Portersville
7 mi from Zelienople
Jul 21, 2026EF?Prospect
6 mi from Zelienople
Oct 21, 2021EF1Hazen
5 mi from Zelienople
2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Middle Lancaster
4 mi from Zelienople
0.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Jun 21, 2021EF0Warrendale
9 mi from Zelienople
1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 10, 2017EF0Fombell
4 mi from Zelienople
1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 10, 2017EF0Middle Lancaster
3 mi from Zelienople
1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 1, 2017EF0Prospect
9 mi from Zelienople
2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 25, 2016EF0Zeno
6 mi from Zelienople
2.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015EF0Fernway
7 mi from Zelienople
1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 22, 2008EF0Prospect
9 mi from Zelienople
0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zelienople

250 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zelienople since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 13, 2026damage reportedFox Run, Ellport
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedFox Run, Connoquenessing, Zelienople
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedFreedom, Callery, Homewood
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedFreedom
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPortersville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedEllwood City
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedConnoquenessing
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFreedom, Portersville, Connoquenessing
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMars, Zeno, Butler Graham Airport
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGlen Eden, Mars Lakehill Airport, Mars
6 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 Zelienople; 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 Zelienople.

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