Hail history for Erie, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Erie since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Erie
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 4, 2011
35 reports on 32 days since 1979 · #4 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Erie
- 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 Erie
The latest hail report in and around Erie is from July 21, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 21, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Erie logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #4 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Erie accounts for 17% of the 208 reports filed in Erie 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 June 4, 2011 near Erie.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 1998, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Erie 0.6
- Erie County 3.9
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Erie 10
- Erie County 45
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Erie 0%
- Erie County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Erie | Erie | $200K | 11:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Erie | Erie | $50K | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Erie | Erie | $35K | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Erie | Erie | — | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Erie | — | 16:47 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 19 54%
- 1–2 in 16 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Erie | Erie | — | 07:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 N Erie | Erie | — | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Erie | Erie | — | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Erie | Erie | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Erie | Erie | $200K | 11:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Erie | Erie | $50K | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Erie | Erie | $10K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Erie | Erie | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Erie | Erie | $10K | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Erie | Erie | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Erie | Erie | $15K | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Erie | Erie | — | 19:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Erie
- Fairview 18 km · 10
- Waterford 20 km · 17
- North East 23 km · 10
- Wattsburg 26 km · 10
- Edinboro 27 km · 25
- Cambridge Springs 35 km · 18
- Corry 42 km · 15
- Conneautville 47 km · 15
Questions about hail in Erie
How often does it hail in Erie, Pennsylvania?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Erie since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Erie?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Erie?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 4, 2011 near Erie. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Erie?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Erie had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 21, 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.