Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 68 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 62 high-wind reports with gusts up to 74 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 18, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 NNE Mcchesneytown-Loy. 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 Westmoreland County
Current radar over the Westmoreland 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.
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.
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.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY. Reported near 1008 Twin Maples Rd... Derry Twp. Time estimate based on radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 1 ESE Derry
WindUnknown1 ESE DerrySPC verified report
Thursday, September 3, 2026
13 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 74 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Measured on handheld anemometer. Time estimated. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 2 W New Stanton
“AWOS station KLBE Latrobe Airport. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 2 SSW Lawson Heights
Wind74 mph2 W New StantonSPC verified report
Wind60 mph2 SSW Lawson HeightsSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 SW BolivarSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 ENE YoungstownSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 S South GreensburgSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 W DelmontSPC verified report
WindUnknown4 W North WashingtonSPC verified report
WindUnknownNorth WashingtonSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 SE Laurel MountainSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 E Calumet-NorveltSPC verified report
WindUnknownAdamsburgSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 W IrwinSPC verified report
+ 1 more event this day — full detail in the app
Thursday, August 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
WindUnknown1 SW IrwinSPC verified report
Saturday, August 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
WindUnknown2 ENE Harrison TownshipSPC verified report
WindUnknownMunicipality of MurrsyvSPC verified report
Sunday, August 16, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports
WindUnknown1 NE YoungstownSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 SSE MadisonSPC verified report
WindUnknownEast VandergriftSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 SSW DelmontSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 SSE Lower BurrellSPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“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 strongest storms are expected to stay just north of a line from Lisbon OH to Pittsburgh and Latrobe PA but there is a chance that they build southward with time.”
NWS severe weather mention · Westmoreland County
“Numerous reports of trees and power lines down. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · Greensburg
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WindUnknownGreensburgSPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
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 and video of 5 snapped power lines along Route 819 in East Huntingdon Township. Time estimated based on radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 1 S Mount Pleasant
“Wires down across the road near Cloverleaf Golf Course. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 2 SSW Delmont
WindUnknown1 S Mount PleasantSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 SSW DelmontSPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
WindUnknownLigonierSPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Video from a storm chaser confirmed a rotating condensation funnel in contact with the ground along Stewarts Road. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 2 NNE Mcchesneytown-Loy
“Tree down on Flowers Rd and Rte 981. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 1 SSE New Alexandria
TornadoTornado2 NNE Mcchesneytown-LoySPC verified report
TornadoTornado2 SSE DerrySPC verified report
WindUnknown1 SSE New AlexandriaSPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on wires near Brinkerton Road. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 1 NNW Calumet-Norvelt
“Tree down on Rte 217 in Bradenville. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
“Thunderstorms are expected to develop over central Ohio between 3 and 4 pm this afternoon and then move into southeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania including the Pittsburgh area by 6 to 8 pm this evening. Large hail up to quarter to half dollar size and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out along with brief torrential downpours.”
NWS severe weather mention · Westmoreland County
Hail1"Westmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 1 S New Florence
“Tree down. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 4 NNE Donegal
WindUnknown1 S New FlorenceSPC verified report
WindUnknown4 NNE DonegalSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 SE South GreensburgSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 WSW IrwinSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 S ArnoldSPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
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 covering two lanes of PA-31. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 2 S Hunker
Wind72 mph3 E Lower BurrellSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 S HunkerSPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“The National Weather Service Storm Damage Survey confirmed a tornado occurred just off Boy Scout Camp Road in far southern Westmoreland County. Details remain unknown a (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 4 ESE Smithton
“Roof ripped off of Ace Hardware. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · Scottdale
TornadoTornado4 ESE SmithtonSPC verified report
WindUnknownScottdaleSPC verified report
WindUnknownMount PleasantSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 NNW ScottdaleSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 WSW IrwinSPC verified report
WindUnknownDonegalSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 N MonessenSPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Hail1"4 NE DonegalSPC verified report
Hail1"West NewtonSPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of shed blown over in background plus down and snapped trees in the area. Time estimated based on radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 2 SW Irwin
WindUnknown2 SW IrwinSPC 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...Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Indiana, and Westmoreland 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.”
NWS severe weather mention · Westmoreland County
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS 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...Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Indiana, and Westmoreland 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 · Westmoreland County
“WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Indiana, and Westmoreland 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 · Westmoreland County
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS 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.”
NWS severe weather mention · Westmoreland 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 · Westmoreland County
Wind65 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS 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.”
NWS severe weather mention · Westmoreland 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 · Westmoreland County
Wind60 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind50 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Wind64 mph3 W Mount PleasantSPC verified report
Saturday, March 7, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees and power lines down in Hempfield Township. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 1 W Southwest Greensbur
“Tree damage in Upper Burrell Township. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
SPC verified report · 3 WNW North Washington
WindUnknown1 W Southwest GreensburSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 WNW North WashingtonSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 SE YoungstownSPC 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.”
NWS severe weather mention · Westmoreland County
Wind62 mphWestmoreland CountyNWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
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 Westmoreland County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 68 severe weather events in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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.
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