Hail History

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Hail history for Bethel Park, 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 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles449

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bethel Park on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Bethel Park ranks #199 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Bethel Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Bethel Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		Finleyville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Bethel Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Linden
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Bethel Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Bethel Park		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Dravosburg
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Bethel Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Bellevue, Option, Gastonville
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bethel Park		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 Bethel Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Bethel Park

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (10).

JanFeb6Mar7Apr10May13Jun8Jul6Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bethel Park

Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Strabane (9 mi from Bethel Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail reported via social media; picture was provided.

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Carnegie (6 mi from Bethel Park)

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

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sygan (5 mi from Bethel Park)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomas (7 mi from Bethel Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bethel Park

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bethel Park

449 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bethel Park since 2006, on 142 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, Castle Shannon
7 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 reportedCecil-Bishop, McMurray, Thompsonville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, measuredCarnegie, Morganza, Elizabeth
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
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedGambles, Thomas, Dormont
3 wind reports		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 Bethel Park; 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 Bethel Park.

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