Hailstory

Hail in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Erie County on 22 days since October 2020. That is more than 45% of US counties. It ranks 9 of 67 in Pennsylvania.

The largest radar estimate was 2.4 inches on May 17, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 2, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20210
202216
20231
20240
20252
20263

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
May 17, 20222.4 in
June 16, 20222.3 in
August 15, 20222.3 in
June 2, 20221.9 in
July 20, 20231.9 in
May 15, 20251.85 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 10 hail reports since October 2020, and 11 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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