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Hail history for New Castle, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Castle on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near New Castle
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | New Castle Northwes 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from New Castle |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | New Castle 1 hail report · closest near the center of New Castle |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 0.88 in nickel | New Castle 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from New Castle |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Castle by year
When hail season peaks near New Castle
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near New Castle
Apr 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Valet (9 mi from New Castle)
May 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Wilmington (9 mi from New Castle)
National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported golf ball sized hail in New Wilmington.Mar 28, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bessemer (7 mi from New Castle)
May 7, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · New Wilmington (8 mi from New Castle)
Jul 17, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Volant (9 mi from New Castle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Castle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | West Middlesex 10 mi from New Castle |
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Princeton 7 mi from New Castle |
| Jul 10, 2013 | EF1 | Mountair 8 mi from New Castle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Castle
248 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Castle since 2006, on 102 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | New Castle, New Castle Northw 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Castle, Oakland, Wampum 15 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ellwood City 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | West Middlesex, Bessemer, New Wilmington 10 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ellwood City, Bessemer 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | South New Castle 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Wampum 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | New Beaver, South New Castle 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | S.n.p.j., New Beaver, Bessemer 6 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Grant City, Mountair, East New Castle 5 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 New Castle; 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 New Castle.
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