Hail History

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Hail history for Sewickley, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 25, 2024
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles327

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sewickley on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 25, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Sewickley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball
West View, Forest Grove, Emsworth
26 hail reports · closest near the center of Sewickley
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.75 in
penny
Highcliff
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sewickley
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 Sewickley by year

0610710820921031131261311411511611718219204211222322422526

When hail season peaks near Sewickley

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (6).

JanFeb3Mar6Apr5May8Jun5Jul3Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Sewickley

May 25, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Imperial (7 mi from Sewickley)

Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Imperial (7 mi from Sewickley)

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gayly (6 mi from Sewickley)

Apr 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West View (7 mi from Sewickley)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Carnot (2 mi from Sewickley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sewickley

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1Popoffs Corners
10 mi from Sewickley
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Boggs
10 mi from Sewickley
6.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 8, 2024EF1Cliff Mine
5 mi from Sewickley
0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF0Emsworth
6 mi from Sewickley
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sewickley

327 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sewickley since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 8, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredMcCandless Townshi, Sewickley
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedHarshaville, South Heights, Wexford
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBellevue, Reserve Township, Baden
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202641 mph, measuredCarnot-Moon
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedRoss Township
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedHarmony Township
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202654 mph, measuredCarnot-Moon, Imperial-Enlow, Sturgeon-Noblesto
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202664 mph, estimatedCoraopolis, Ben Avon, Davidson Hgts
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGtr Pittsburgh, Glenwillard
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Sheffield, Davidson Hgts, Ambridge
3 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 Sewickley; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Sewickley.

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