Hail history for Venango County, Pennsylvania
Every NOAA hail report filed in Venango County since 1986, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Venango County
- Last hail
- May 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 28, 2019
94 reports on 60 days since 1986 · #20 of 68 Pennsylvania counties
Hail map · Venango County
- 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 Venango County
The latest hail report in Venango County is from May 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Venango County logged 48 reports on 32 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median Pennsylvania county (2.0 a year) and ranks #20 of 68 Pennsylvania counties for all-time reports. Venango County holds 2% of all 5,542 hail reports in Pennsylvania.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Pennsylvania county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 28, 2019 near 0.86 SE Springville.
Reports were down 59% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (34). The busiest year was 2026, with 8 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (22% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Venango County 2.4
- Median Pennsylvania county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Venango County 32
- Median Pennsylvania county 22.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Venango County 2%
- Median Pennsylvania county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 SE Springville | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Franklin | $6K | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 E Rockland | $8K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.63 S Raymilton | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Nickleville | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 46 49%
- 1–2 in 46 49%
- 2 in + 2 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.11 WNW Venus | — | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 E Franklin | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 WNW Maple Shade | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E (Fkl)lamberton Fld F | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 E Rockland | $8K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 NNE Van | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 WNW Cranberry | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.63 S Raymilton | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.04 E Oil City | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 ESE Kaneville | — | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Kaneville | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 ESE Dempseytown | — | 14:46 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Venango County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Sugarcreek | 20 | 2.75 in |
| Oil City | 18 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 8 | 6 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Cooperstown | 6 | 6 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Barkeyville | 5 | 5 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Pleasantville | 4 | 4 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Clintonville | 3 | 3 | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Kennerdell | 3 | 3 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Rouseville | 3 | 2 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| Franklin | 2 | 2 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Polk | 2 | 2 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Utica | 2 | 1 | Jul 26, 2008 |
| Hannasville | 1 | 1 | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Hasson Heights | 1 | 1 | May 25, 2004 |
Questions about hail in Venango County
How often does it hail in Venango County, Pennsylvania?
94 hail reports have been logged in Venango County since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 68 Pennsylvania counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Venango County?
Most reports come in August, April, June. August alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Venango County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 28, 2019 near 0.86 SE Springville. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Venango County?
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 Venango County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 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.