Hail in Warren County, PA
Hail turns up in Warren County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 11 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Warren County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on September 1, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 1, 2026.
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About Warren County, PA
Warren County lies in the forested Allegheny highlands of northwestern Pennsylvania, a region of steep wooded ridges along the upper Allegheny River. Hail is uncommon and generally small near pea size, as the cool, moisture-limited highland air keeps storms from growing strong. The Buffalo (KBUF) radar offers the nearest coverage from about 83 miles to the north, far enough that its returns favor storm tops over detail close to the ground.
The hail record for Warren County, PA
Warren County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 11 confirmed events since 2025.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Warren County, most often in June.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Warren County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 11 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Warren County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Warren County?
Warren County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Warren County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on September 1, 2026.
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.
Is Warren County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Warren County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Warren County this year?
Warren County'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 Warren County in 2026?
Yes, 6 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 1, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Warren County, PA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Warren County'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.
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.
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.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
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.
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 county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.