Hail History

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Hail history for West Mifflin, 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 larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles506

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Mifflin 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 West Mifflin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from West Mifflin		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Forest Hills, Unity Jct, Wilkins Township
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from West Mifflin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.88 in
nickel		Option
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Mifflin		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 West Mifflin by year

5066071084091104117125131421521611741841912032112223324225126

When hail season peaks near West Mifflin

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (11).

JanFeb6Mar8Apr8May13Jun11Jul9Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Mifflin

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (2 mi from West Mifflin)

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (3 mi from West Mifflin)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (5 mi from West Mifflin)

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

Jun 13, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Munhall (3 mi from West Mifflin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Mifflin

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 20, 2024EF0Aspinwall
8 mi from West Mifflin		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
4 mi from West Mifflin		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
4 mi from West Mifflin		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
3 mi from West Mifflin		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
8 mi from West Mifflin		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
8 mi from West Mifflin		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF1Cherry City
8 mi from West Mifflin		1.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 19, 2017EF1Wall
8 mi from West Mifflin		2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
0 mi from West Mifflin		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2011EF2Rillton
9 mi from West Mifflin		9.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
8 mi from West Mifflin		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Mifflin

506 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Mifflin since 2006, on 154 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, Castle Shannon, Edgewood
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedIrwin
2 wind reports		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, estimatedSharpsburg, Duquesne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedCircleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin, Mc Keesport, Willow Spgs
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedDormont, Wilkins Township
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedCherry City, Hahntown
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 West Mifflin; 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 West Mifflin.

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