Hail history for Clarion, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clarion since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clarion
- Last hail
- May 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 3, 2015
14 reports on 12 days since 1983 · #44 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Clarion
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Clarion is from May 13, 2026. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Clarion
The latest hail report in and around Clarion is from May 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clarion logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #44 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clarion accounts for 20% of the 69 reports filed in Clarion 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 3, 2015 near 0.86 SE Clarion.
The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clarion 0.3
- Clarion County 2.5
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clarion 6
- Clarion County 24
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clarion 0%
- Clarion 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Clarion | Clarion | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clarion | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clarion | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.82 NNE Williamsburg | Clarion | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Clarion | Clarion | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Clarion | Clarion | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.82 NNE Williamsburg | Clarion | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Clarion Parker Arpt | Clarion | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Clarion Parker Arpt | Clarion | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Clarion | Clarion | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 WSW Williamsburg | Clarion | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Clarion | Clarion | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Clarion Parker Arpt | Clarion | 08:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 SW Clarion Parker Arpt | Clarion | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Clarion | Clarion | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Clarion | Clarion | 13:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Clarion | Clarion | 08:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clarion
- Brookville 25 km · 15
- Oil City 37 km · 18
- Sugarcreek 45 km · 20
- Plumville 49 km · 14
- Brockway 49 km · 10
- Titusville 52 km · 11
- Marion Center 56 km · 12
- Butler 58 km · 16
Questions about hail in Clarion
How often does it hail in Clarion, Pennsylvania?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clarion since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clarion?
Most reports come in August, April, March. August alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clarion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 3, 2015 near 0.86 SE Clarion. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clarion?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 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 Clarion 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 May 13, 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.