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Hail history for Ford City, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ford City on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Ford City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Godfrey 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ford City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ford City by year
When hail season peaks near Ford City
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Ford City
Aug 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Adrian (8 mi from Ford City)
May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buffalo Creek (6 mi from Ford City)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail 1.75 inches in diameter. The ground was covered in hail, and the spotter reported that his windows broke.Jul 8, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pyrra (7 mi from Ford City)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Godfrey (8 mi from Ford City)
May 30, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Chinton (6 mi from Ford City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ford City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF2 | Echo 9 mi from Ford City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ford City
117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ford City since 2006, on 67 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lenape Heights 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Sarver 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sarver 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kelly Station 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Center Hill 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Elderton 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dime, Christy Manor, Rosston 3 wind reports |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Christy Manor 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Furnace 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rosston 1 wind report |
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 Ford City; 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 Ford City.
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