Hail history for Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lower Burrell since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lower Burrell
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 16, 2025
11 reports on 7 days since 1998 · #78 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Lower Burrell
- 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 Lower Burrell
The latest hail report in and around Lower Burrell is from April 2, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lower Burrell logged 8 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #78 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lower Burrell accounts for 4% of the 294 reports filed in Westmoreland 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 March 16, 2025 near 1.48 SSE Edgecliff.
Reports were up 800% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (0). The busiest year was 2025, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (45% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lower Burrell 0.4
- Westmoreland County 9.2
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lower Burrell 4
- Westmoreland County 66
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lower Burrell 0%
- Westmoreland 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSE Edgecliff | Westmoreland | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Shearersburg | Westmoreland | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Shearersburg | Westmoreland | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Merwin | Westmoreland | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 NNE Merwin | Westmoreland | 20:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lower Burrell | Westmoreland | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Natrona | Allegheny | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Shearersburg | Westmoreland | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Shearersburg | Westmoreland | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lower Burrell | Westmoreland | 11:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSE Edgecliff | Westmoreland | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Merwin | Westmoreland | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 NNE Merwin | Westmoreland | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Lower Burrell | Westmoreland | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Greensburg | Westmoreland | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Lower Burrell | Westmoreland | 03:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lower Burrell
- New Kensington 3 km · 16
- Penn Hills 15 km · 14
- Murrysville 16 km · 16
- Saxonburg 20 km · 12
- Allison Park 21 km · 10
- East McKeesport 23 km · 18
- Pittsburgh 27 km · 81
- Mars 28 km · 12
Questions about hail in Lower Burrell
How often does it hail in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lower Burrell since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #78 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lower Burrell?
Most reports come in March, April, January. March alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lower Burrell?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 16, 2025 near 1.48 SSE Edgecliff. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lower Burrell?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lower Burrell had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was April 2, 2025.
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.