Hail History

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Hail history for Canonsburg, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 28, 2020
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles262

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canonsburg on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Recent hail near Canonsburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		Finleyville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Canonsburg		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Linden
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Canonsburg		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Canonsburg		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Canonsburg		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 Canonsburg by year

40620710810921021111211314115161721821922022122323224125326

When hail season peaks near Canonsburg

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and March (7).

JanFeb7Mar3Apr3May9Jun2Jul5Aug1Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Canonsburg

Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hickory (7 mi from Canonsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail reported by a local citizen.

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (6 mi from Canonsburg)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomas (6 mi from Canonsburg)

Sep 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bridgeville (7 mi from Canonsburg)

May 25, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gregg (10 mi from Canonsburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canonsburg

DateRatingWherePath
May 21, 2025EF1Mc Connells Mill
4 mi from Canonsburg		13.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 11, 2024EF2Bower Hill
7 mi from Canonsburg		5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Thomas
5 mi from Canonsburg		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 3, 2018EF0Finleyville
9 mi from Canonsburg		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Eighty Four
6 mi from Canonsburg		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canonsburg

262 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canonsburg since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Nov 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedEast Washington, Eighty Four, Gastonville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedHickory, Canonsburg, Cecil-Bishop
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedEighty Four
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedCecil-Bishop, McMurray, Thompsonville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMorganza
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedWashington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedGambles, Thomas
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedMc Donald, Finleyville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202569 mph, estimatedGastonville, Finleyville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedStrabane
1 wind report		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 Canonsburg; 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 Canonsburg.

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