Murrysville Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Murrysville, PA

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 114 hail storms within 25 miles of Murrysville, PA. Of those, 79 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 59 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Murrysville Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive2 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe21 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant56 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate35 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Murrysville Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202610 events
202559 events
202417 events
202310 events
202218 events

2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Murrysville, with 59 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Murrysville typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Murrysville Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Murrysville

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-03 1 SW Braddock, PA Severe 1.50" —
2026-05-13 FINLEYVILLE, PA Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-13 1 W Finleyville, PA Significant 1.00" The hail lasted for 5 minutes.
2026-05-13 HUTCHINSON, PA Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-13 WEST NEWTON, PA Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-13 2 ENE West Newton, PA Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-13 West Newton, PA Significant 1.00" —
2026-03-22 3 NNW Hampton Township, PA Moderate 0.88" —
2026-03-07 GASTONVILLE, PA Significant 1.00" —
2026-03-07 Finleyville, PA Significant 1.00" —
2025-07-16 BAKERSTOWN STATION, PA Significant 1.25" —
2025-05-04 STRANGFORD, PA Significant 1.00" —
2025-05-04 LONGBRIDGE, PA Significant 1.00" —
2025-05-04 GIRTY, PA Severe 1.75" Hail size estimated from doorbell cam video. Considerable leaf shredding on trees from the hail.
2025-04-19 CHARLEROI, PA Significant 1.00" —
2025-04-02 UNITY JCT, PA Moderate 0.75" —
2025-04-02 STANDARD SHAFT, PA Moderate 0.75" —
2025-04-02 DUNLEVY, PA Moderate 0.75" —
2025-04-02 FAYETTE CITY, PA Moderate 0.75" —
2025-04-02 FOREST HILLS, PA Significant 1.00" —

Wind Storm History — Murrysville Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 500 high-wind events within 25 miles of Murrysville, PA in the past five years. Of those, 498 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 90 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe109 events
Significant389 events
Moderate2 events

Recent Wind Events Near Murrysville

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-09-03 2 W New Stanton, PA 74 Severe Measured on handheld anemometer. Time estimated.
2026-09-03 1 SW Braddock, PA 75 Severe Report of large snapped trees and weather station estimate of 75 mph winds.
2026-09-03 2 SSW Lawson Heights, PA 60 Significant AWOS station KLBE Latrobe Airport.
2026-09-03 1 W Mccandless Townshi, PA 58 Significant Mesonet station GW3644 Pittsburgh.
2026-08-10 1 W West Mifflin, PA 40 Moderate ASOS station KAGC Allegheny County Airport.
2026-08-10 2 SSW Lawson Heights, PA 43 Moderate AWOS station KLBE Latrobe Airport.
2026-06-22 FAYETTE CITY, PA 58 Significant Tree down across roadway on Hamer Road near Navajo Valley Road.
2026-06-22 LAYTON, PA 58 Significant Tree and wires down across Layton Road near Falbo Road.
2026-06-14 CARNEGIE, PA 60 Significant —
2026-06-14 Carnegie, PA 60 Significant —
2026-06-14 BEN AVON, PA 58 Significant Large tree down across Brighton Road near Giant Eagle.
2026-06-14 SOUTHWEST, PA 58 Significant Tree down.
2026-06-14 ELIZABETH, PA 58 Significant Trees down.
2026-06-14 GRAPEVILLE, PA 58 Significant Tree down.
2026-06-14 HUMPHRIES, PA 58 Significant Tree down.
2026-06-14 GREENSBURG, PA 58 Significant Tree down.
2026-06-14 MENDON, PA 58 Significant Tree down.
2026-06-14 EAST PITTSBURGH, PA 58 Significant Tree down on the road near Westinghouse Bridge.
2026-06-14 CIRCLEVILLE, PA 58 Significant Wires down.
2026-06-14 KINGSTON, PA 58 Significant Wires down.

Frequently Asked Questions About Murrysville Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Murrysville, PA?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Murrysville was on September 3, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Murrysville?

Murrysville averages roughly 23 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 79 of the 114 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Murrysville?

The largest documented hail near Murrysville in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Murrysville-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in PA?

Most homeowners insurance policies in PA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Murrysville address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Murrysville. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Murrysville

If your property in or near Murrysville took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Murrysville's Location Matters for Hail

Murrysville sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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