Hail history for Butler, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Butler since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Butler
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Mar 22, 2026
16 reports on 15 days since 1983 · #28 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Butler
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Butler
The latest hail report in and around Butler is from March 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Butler logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #28 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Butler accounts for 8% of the 201 reports filed in Butler County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Pennsylvania town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.00 in (quarter) on March 22, 2026 near 1.27 NW Butler.
The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (19% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Butler 0.3
- Butler County 6.7
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Butler 4
- Butler County 43
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Butler 0%
- Butler County 3%
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 NW Butler | Butler | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ESE Homeacre | Butler | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Butler | Butler | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 ESE Homeacre | Butler | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 ESE Butler | Butler | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 81%
- 1–2 in 3 19%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 NW Butler | Butler | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ESE Homeacre | Butler | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 ESE Homeacre | Butler | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 ESE Homeacre | Butler | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 ESE Butler | Butler | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Butler | Butler | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Butler | Butler | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Butler | Butler | 07:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Butler | Butler | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Butler | Butler | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Butler | Butler | 06:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Butler | Butler | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Butler
- Homeacre-Lyndora 2 km · 10
- Saxonburg 14 km · 12
- Harmony 20 km · 11
- Mars 21 km · 12
- Zelienople 22 km · 11
- Slippery Rock 27 km · 12
- Allison Park 33 km · 10
- Economy 34 km · 19
Questions about hail in Butler
How often does it hail in Butler, Pennsylvania?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Butler since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Butler?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 19% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Butler?
1.00 in (quarter size) on March 22, 2026 near 1.27 NW Butler. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Butler?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Butler had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 22, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.