Hail History

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Hail history for Mount Lebanon, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 28, 2020
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles499

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Lebanon on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Mount Lebanon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Mount Lebanon		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		Finleyville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mount Lebanon		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Linden
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mount Lebanon		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mount Lebanon		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Ben Avon, Dravosburg
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Mount Lebanon		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Bellevue, Option, Gastonville
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Mount Lebanon		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 Mount Lebanon by year

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When hail season peaks near Mount Lebanon

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (9).

JanFeb6Mar7Apr9May14Jun8Jul7Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mount Lebanon

Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mc Donald (10 mi from Mount Lebanon)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail reported via social media; dents were made on cars.

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (4 mi from Mount Lebanon)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Vue (10 mi from Mount Lebanon)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (5 mi from Mount Lebanon)

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (8 mi from Mount Lebanon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Lebanon

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
6 mi from Mount Lebanon		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
10 mi from Mount Lebanon		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
10 mi from Mount Lebanon		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 11, 2024EF2Bower Hill
6 mi from Mount Lebanon		5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Thomas
7 mi from Mount Lebanon		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 3, 2018EF0Finleyville
8 mi from Mount Lebanon		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
10 mi from Mount Lebanon		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 9, 2007EF0Option
6 mi from Mount Lebanon		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Lebanon

499 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Lebanon since 2006, on 144 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Nov 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedGastonville, West Homestead
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 202675 mph, estimatedBraddock, Canonsburg, Cecil-Bishop
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBellevue, Reserve Township
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin, Jefferson, South Park Townshi
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedReserve Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedCecil-Bishop, McMurray, Thompsonville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, measuredCarnegie, Ben Avon, Morganza
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedDuquesne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202658 mph, measuredGayly
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 Mount Lebanon; 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 Mount Lebanon.

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