Hail history for Washington, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jul 18, 2003
16 reports on 13 days since 1991 · #36 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Washington
- 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 Washington
The latest hail report in and around Washington is from August 12, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on August 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington logged 8 reports on 6 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 #36 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washington accounts for 10% of the 156 reports filed in Washington 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on July 18, 2003 near Washington.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (31% of reports); 25% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington 0.4
- Washington County 5.1
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington 6
- Washington County 41
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington 0%
- Washington County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Washington | Washington | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Washington | Washington | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ESE Tylerdale Jct | Washington | 10:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Washington | Washington | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Washington | Washington | 14:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 63%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Washington | Washington | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Washington | Washington | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 ESE Tylerdale Jct | Washington | 10:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ESE Tylerdale Jct | Washington | 10:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 ESE Tylerdale Jct | Washington | 10:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Washington | Washington | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Washington | Washington | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Washington | Washington | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Washington | Washington | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Washington | Washington | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Washington | Washington | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Washington | Washington | 14:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washington
- Bethel Park 24 km · 14
- Imperial 31 km · 26
- California 31 km · 13
- West Mifflin 35 km · 14
- Pittsburgh 37 km · 81
- Carnot-Moon 38 km · 25
- McKeesport 39 km · 10
- West View 42 km · 11
Questions about hail in Washington
How often does it hail in Washington, Pennsylvania?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington?
Most reports come in March, June, July. March alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on July 18, 2003 near Washington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washington had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 12, 2023.
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.