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Hail history for Homestead, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Homestead 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 July.
Recent hail near Homestead
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Braddock 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Homestead |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | West View, Fox Chapel, Forest Hills 11 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Homestead |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bellevue, Option 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Homestead |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Homestead by year
When hail season peaks near Homestead
Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and July (11).
Largest hail storms near Homestead
Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (6 mi from Homestead)
Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (6 mi from Homestead)
Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (6 mi from Homestead)
Jun 13, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Mc Keesport (6 mi from Homestead)
Jun 13, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Munhall (1 mi from Homestead)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homestead
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | EF0 | Aspinwall 5 mi from Homestead |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | East Mc Keesport 6 mi from Homestead |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | Trafford 6 mi from Homestead |
| May 17, 2024 | EF? | Allegheny Co Airport 3 mi from Homestead |
| May 17, 2024 | EF1 | Cherry City 5 mi from Homestead |
| Nov 19, 2017 | EF1 | Wall 10 mi from Homestead |
| Sep 27, 2012 | EF0 | Duquesne 4 mi from Homestead |
| Aug 9, 2007 | EF0 | Option 5 mi from Homestead |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Homestead
538 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Homestead since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | damage reported | West Homestead 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Braddock, Castle Shannon, Edgewood 7 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Bellevue, Reserve Township 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | West Mifflin, Jefferson, South Park Townshi 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Reserve Township 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Shaler Township 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Carnegie, Ben Avon, Elizabeth 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg, Duquesne 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Mifflin, Mc Keesport 3 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dormont, Wilkins Township 2 wind reports |
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 Homestead; 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 Homestead.
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