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Hail history for New Kensington, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Kensington on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near New Kensington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Fox Chapel, Forest Hills, Shalecrest 7 hail reports · closest 2 mi from New Kensington |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Edgecliff, Kiskiminetas Jct, Shearersburg 14 hail reports · closest near the center of New Kensington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Kensington by year
When hail season peaks near New Kensington
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near New Kensington
Apr 20, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Kensington (1 mi from New Kensington)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Logans Ferry (3 mi from New Kensington)
National Weather Service description (English): An off duty NWS employee reported golf ball size hail near Logans Ferry.Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bairdford (8 mi from New Kensington)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgecliff (3 mi from New Kensington)
Sep 3, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Kensington (0 mi from New Kensington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Kensington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF1 | Millerstown 4 mi from New Kensington |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Arnola 2 mi from New Kensington |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Edgecliff 4 mi from New Kensington |
| Nov 19, 2017 | EF1 | Murrysville 9 mi from New Kensington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Kensington
298 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Kensington since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Municipality of Mu, Tarentum, Oakmont 5 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Municipality of Mur, Plum, Harrison Township 6 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Sarver, Lower Burrell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Freeport 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Kensington, Silverville, North Washington 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Milligantown 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilkins Township, New Texas, Merwin 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kinlock, Silverville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Monroeville Airport, Plum, Murrysville 29 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg, Monroeville Airport, Acmetonia 4 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 New Kensington; 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
- Plum
44 hail days - Allison Park
46 hail days - Monroeville
51 hail days - Murrysville
41 hail days - Pittsburgh
53 hail days - Cranberry Township
37 hail days - Mount Lebanon
55 hail days - Bethel Park
54 hail days
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 New Kensington.
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