Hail History

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Hail history for Jefferson Hills, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles386

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jefferson Hills on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Jefferson Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Braddock
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Jefferson Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 13, 20261 in
quarter		Finleyville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Jefferson Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Gastonville
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Jefferson Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Dravosburg
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Jefferson Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.88 in
nickel		Option, Gastonville
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Jefferson Hills		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 Jefferson Hills by year

3063071082092102114124131431511611731831922032122123324225326

When hail season peaks near Jefferson Hills

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (8).

JanFeb5Mar6Apr6May11Jun8Jul8Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Jefferson Hills

Mar 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverton (6 mi from Jefferson Hills)

Jul 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wilmerding (9 mi from Jefferson Hills)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hills (3 mi from Jefferson Hills)

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collinsburg (9 mi from Jefferson Hills)

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomas (9 mi from Jefferson Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jefferson Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2024EF1East Mc Keesport
9 mi from Jefferson Hills		2.2 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 26, 2024EF1Trafford
9 mi from Jefferson Hills		9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF?Allegheny Co Airport
5 mi from Jefferson Hills		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Ehama
3 mi from Jefferson Hills		5.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2024EF0Webster
3 mi from Jefferson Hills		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 11, 2024EF2Bower Hill
7 mi from Jefferson Hills		5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 21, 2021EF1Thomas
9 mi from Jefferson Hills		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 3, 2018EF0Finleyville
5 mi from Jefferson Hills		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Aug 17, 2016EF0Donora
9 mi from Jefferson Hills		0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Duquesne
6 mi from Jefferson Hills		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jefferson Hills

386 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jefferson Hills since 2006, on 132 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, 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, estimatedElizabeth, East Pittsburgh
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedDuquesne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedMonessen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Mifflin, Mc Keesport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedThomas, Dormont
2 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 Jefferson Hills; 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 Jefferson Hills.

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