Lawrence County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 50 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 46 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.
Lawrence County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lawrence County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Lawrence 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.
See the specifics — free →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 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", 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.”
“From Skywarn spotter. Pea sized hail intermixed with the rainfall began to fall and at the end of the peak intensity of the storm... the hail became bigger reaching the (PBZ)”
- Wind 70 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 1 N New Castle Northwes SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“EF0 tornado confirmed along Evergreen Road just south of US 422. Tree damage and minor roof damage to a home. Time estimated by radar. (PBZ)”
“Tree down partially blocking Fording Road just off US 224. Time estimated by radar. (PBZ)”
- Tornado Tornado 7 SSW West Middlesex SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Oakwood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 SSW West Middlesex SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down fully blocking roadway and also knocking down power lines near intersection of Shenango Road and Grenway Road. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
“Tree knocked down power lines near baird/ambrosia road intersection. Time estimated by radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N New Castle Northwes SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 N Bessemer SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down partially blocking Line Avenue. Time estimated by radar. (PBZ)”
“Tree down blocking right lane near intersection of West State Street and Mohawk School Road. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N Ellwood City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Bessemer SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down across Boyd School Road. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SE South New Castle SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees down on the roadway along Burkey Road east of PA 351. Time estimated by radar. (PBZ)”
“Wires blown down and sparking with flames visible. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW S.n.p.j. SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE New Galilee SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on house along Cornell Ave. (PBZ)”
“Trees down in Little Beaver Township. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Enon Valley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE South New Castle SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S S.n.p.j. SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Portersville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW New Beaver SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on power lines. Reported near 4721 W MAIN ST... Mahoning Twp... PA. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
“TREE DOWN... WIRES DOWN. Reported near 782 WAMPUM NEW GALILEE RD... New Beaver Boro. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Bessemer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S New Beaver SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE S.n.p.j. SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NNW Portersville 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" Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Bessemer SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees and wires down in New Castle. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown New Castle SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of a tree down fully covering the road. Time estimated based on radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NE New Castle Northwe SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on electrical wires. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
“Tree down; time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N Bessemer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Oakwood SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE New Castle Northwe SPC verified report
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Public reported with picture via social media. (PBZ)”
- Hail 1" New Castle SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 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.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 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...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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence 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 Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence 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 Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Ellport 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 Lawrence County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lawrence County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 50 severe weather events in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Lawrence County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.