Hail in Pittsburgh, PA
Hail turns up in Pittsburgh on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Pittsburgh since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on July 16, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was April 14, 2026.
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About Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh sits in the hilly country of southwestern Pennsylvania, where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join to form the Ohio at the foot of the Appalachian Plateau. Storms here can produce hail in the warmer months, though the rugged terrain tends to keep activity scattered. The Pittsburgh (KPBZ) radar covers the area from about 14 miles to the northwest.
The hail record for Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 7 confirmed events since 2025.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with March the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Pittsburgh?
NOAA radar has confirmed 7 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Pittsburgh area since 2025.
When is hail season in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in March.
What's the largest hail recorded in Pittsburgh?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on July 16, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Pittsburgh this year?
Pittsburgh's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Pittsburgh in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently April 14, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Pittsburgh, PA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Pittsburgh's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.