Hail History

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Hail history for Gastonville, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 12, 2018
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles336

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gastonville on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 12, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Gastonville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		Finleyville
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Gastonville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Linden
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Gastonville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest near the center of Gastonville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter		Charleroi
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gastonville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Dravosburg
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gastonville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Gastonville		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 Gastonville by year

3061071082092103114122131411516117318219220121122123224325326

When hail season peaks near Gastonville

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (6).

JanFeb6Mar8Apr6May6Jun6Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Gastonville

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

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (9 mi from Gastonville)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomas (5 mi from Gastonville)

Mar 28, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mc Murray (5 mi from Gastonville)

Jun 10, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Webster (9 mi from Gastonville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gastonville

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
8 mi from Gastonville		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
4 mi from Gastonville		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
4 mi from Gastonville		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 11, 2024EF2Bower Hill
3 mi from Gastonville		5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Thomas
5 mi from Gastonville		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 3, 2018EF0Finleyville
1 mi from Gastonville		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Aug 17, 2016EF0Donora
9 mi from Gastonville		0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Eighty Four
9 mi from Gastonville		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gastonville

336 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gastonville since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Nov 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedEighty Four, Gastonville, West Homestead
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedBentleyville, Castle Shannon, Dravosburg
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202640 mph, measuredWest Mifflin, Jefferson, South Park Townshi
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedMcMurray, Thompsonville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMorganza, Elizabeth
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedMonessen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedGambles, Thomas, Dormont
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedCharleroi
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedFinleyville
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 Gastonville; 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 Gastonville.

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