Forest County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Forest County, Pennsylvania recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1", among 22 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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 Forest County
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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
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“A line of thunderstorms that has produced wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph in the Cleveland area is expected to move along the I-80 corridor this morning. The storms are expected to reach Sharon/Greenville PA areas around 9:30 am, Franklin/New Castle about 10 am, Clarion/Butler near 10:30 am, and Brookville/Kittaning PA around 11:00 am this morning.”
- Wind 70 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Tionesta SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“While current showers moving through the area are not severe, thunderstorms are expected to develop around 3 pm in the Columbiana and New Castle areas and move along the I-80 corridor into the Butler/Franklin areas around 4 pm and over to Clarion and Punxsutawney by 5 to 6 pm. Large hail up to quarter to half dollar size and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms.”
- Hail 1" Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees uprooted and trunks snapped in a mile stretch along Jones Farm Rd. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 9 E Tionesta SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Lynch SPC verified report
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 559 pm National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms moving southeast across Lake Erie. This line is expected to move across the area between 7:30 pm and 9 pm this evening. Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph and small hail are likely in some of these storms. There is also a potential for isolated occurrences of damaging wind gusts and large hail.”
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will cross the region this morning.”
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 65 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized higher gusts to 60 mph are possible in the highest elevations of the eastern part of the county. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Metal roof ripped off a warehouse along State Route 666. Pictures sent via Warren County 911 Center. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 7 NNE Tionesta SPC verified report
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 62 mph Forest County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Forest County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Forest County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Forest County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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