Hail Erie, PA
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Erie in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 5 reports, the largest measured 1.50 inches at 1 SSW Erie.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Erie. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 4.4 hail reports a year, coming on about 2.6 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.00 inches, on Jun 29, 1998.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1.50 inches ping pong ball | 1 SSW ErieErie County | Public |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | 1 SSW North EastErie County | Cocorahs |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | North EastErie County | Public |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | Cambridge SpringsCrawford County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | WaterfordErie County | Broadcast Media |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Erie
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Arbuckle, Erie County | Jun 29, 1998 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Findley Lake, Chautauqua County | Apr 14, 2019 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Phillipsville, Erie County | Apr 14, 2019 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Cambridge Spgs, Crawford County | May 31, 1998 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Erie, Erie County | Aug 2, 2000 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
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