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Hail history for Youngwood, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Youngwood on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Youngwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hutchinson 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Youngwood |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Standard Shaft 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Youngwood |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Standard Shaft, Mt Pleasant 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Youngwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Youngwood by year
When hail season peaks near Youngwood
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Youngwood
Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Greensburg (5 mi from Youngwood)
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hannastown (9 mi from Youngwood)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Circleville (9 mi from Youngwood)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kecksburg (6 mi from Youngwood)
May 11, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Pleasant (7 mi from Youngwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Youngwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | EF0 | Harrison City 9 mi from Youngwood |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF1 | Armbrust 2 mi from Youngwood |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Armbrust 2 mi from Youngwood |
| Jun 27, 2018 | EF0 | Armbrust 3 mi from Youngwood |
| Jun 27, 2018 | EF0 | Whitney 9 mi from Youngwood |
| Mar 23, 2011 | EF2 | Rillton 9 mi from Youngwood |
| Dec 1, 2006 | F1 | Greensburg 5 mi from Youngwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Youngwood
277 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Youngwood since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Mar 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | New Stanton, Lawson Heights, Scottdale 21 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Irwin, Arona, Jeannette 4 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Madison, Hunker, Calumet-Norvelt 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Lawson Heights, Greensburg 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Pleasant, Jeannette, Greensburg 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Calumet-Norvelt 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mendon, Southwest, Circleville 7 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ruffs Dale 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | West Overton, Iron Bridge, Scottdale 7 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Willow Spgs 3 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 Youngwood; 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 Youngwood.
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