Erie County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Erie County, Pennsylvania recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 42 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 118 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 76 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Erie County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 934 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 19 miles north of Ashtabula to near Conneaut to near Greenville. Movement was east at 75 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 934 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 19 miles north of Ashtabula to near Conneaut to near Greenville. Movement was east at 75 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 NNE Waterford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 S Wesleyville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Mill Village SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Albion, or 9 miles southeast of Conneaut, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Conneaut, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Albion, Conneautville, Cranesville, and Springboro.”
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Edinboro, or 12 miles north of Meadville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Albion to near Harmonsburg. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Heavy rainfall is also expected. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.5"
“At 930 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Girard, or 14 miles west of Erie, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 930 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Girard, or 14 miles west of Erie, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 1.5" 1 SSW Erie SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Avonia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Fairview SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1119 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Edinboro, or 13 miles north of Meadville, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Tree down. Time estimated via radar. (CLE)”
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 N Wattsburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Lawrence Park SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Wattsburg SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Riceville, or 25 miles northeast of Meadville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1023 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North East, or 10 miles east of Erie, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1023 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North East, or 10 miles east of Erie, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" North East SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pymatuning North, or 14 miles south of Conneaut, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Erie, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Erie, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 60 mph Union City SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Erie to near Edinboro to near Pymatuning Central. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Erie to near Edinboro to near Pymatuning Central. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 N Union City SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down in Lawrence Park Township. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown Lawrence Park SPC verified report
Saturday, May 23, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 9, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Erie to near Geneva to near Warrensville Heights. Movement was southeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Erie to near Geneva to near Warrensville Heights. Movement was southeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cambridge Springs, or 10 miles north of Meadville, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. This storm has a history of rotation. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Orwell, or 20 miles north of Warren, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. This storm is exhibiting weak rotation as well. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cambridge Springs, or 12 miles northeast of Meadville, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 455 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Edinboro to Meadville. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 455 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Edinboro to Meadville. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 SSE Harborcreek SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Mckean SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North East, or 11 miles east of Erie, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North East, or 11 miles east of Erie, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 337 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Conneaut, moving northeast at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 337 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Conneaut, moving northeast at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Social media report and photos of several trees down in Waterford. The corner of a roof was damaged on a home. (CLE)”
“Social media report of trees down in Lake City. Time estimated via radar. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown Waterford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lake City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Erie SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cranesville SPC verified report
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Erie to 8 miles north of Harmonsburg to near Kinsman. Movement was east at 75 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Erie to 8 miles north of Harmonsburg to near Kinsman. Movement was east at 75 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Lakeshore and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected this morning, shifting to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected this morning, shifting to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 60 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected through tonight, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Monday. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected through tonight, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Monday. WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Erie County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Erie County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 118 severe weather events in Erie County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Erie County recently?
Yes — 42 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.