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Jefferson County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 51 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 44 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.

Map of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Jefferson County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Jefferson County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

51
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
44
Wind
4
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 18, 2026 tornado event near 2 NE Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 18, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 NE Punxsutawney. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Jefferson County

Current NEXRAD radar over Jefferson County, Pennsylvania with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Jefferson County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 4 SPC verified reports Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 1 NWS warning — wind to 60 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report of a tree down along Route 322 at Spencer Road. Time estimated based on radar. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Brookville

Saturday, July 18, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Damage from a EF0 tornado was found within a BMX track north of Punxsutawney. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Punxsutawney

“Video of tornado on social media south of Summerville. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSW Summerville

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree down in the 200 block of Hamilton Markton Road. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 6 WSW Punxsutawney

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Thursday, July 2, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree and lines down across the road. Reported near 553 N Enterline Road... Perry... PA. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 5 SE Worthville

“Tree down. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · Summerville

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 25, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

“A tree was reported down blocking half the road. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 6 W Punxsutawney

Sunday, June 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report of trees down on State Route 301 north of Anita. Likely tornado damage. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 5 NW Big Run

“Corrects previous tornado report from 2 SW Worthville. Report of a tornado on the ground near Steves Lane in Ringgold Township. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Worthville

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down blocking both lanes of Panic Knoxdale Road at intersection of Knoxdale Road. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 6 WSW Reynoldsville

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 7:30 pm, National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of showers and thunderstorms across northwest Pennsylvania and northern Ohio, moving southeast at 35 mph. These storms will move across the area between 8:45 pm and 10:00 pm. Wind gusts from 40 to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 22, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Hail ranging from marble to golf ball size. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Brookville

“Public reported with picture via social media. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 6 SSE Brookville

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree down on power lines at intersection of Ash Street and Hemlock Street. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNE Punxsutawney

“Tree and power line down blocking part of Butler Street in Brookville. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · Brookville

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jefferson County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Jefferson County, PA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Jefferson County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Jefferson County recently?

Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Jefferson County?

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