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Westmoreland County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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.

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

Westmoreland County hail map

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

68
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
62
Wind
3
Tornado
1"
Max hail
74
Max wind (mph)
October 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 18, 2026 tornado event near 2 NNE Mcchesneytown-Loy, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with NWS warning polygons
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 NEXRAD radar over Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania with recent storm report locations
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.
October 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report 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.

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

Thursday, September 3, 2026

13 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 74 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 3, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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.

“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

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Saturday, August 22, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

Sunday, August 16, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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.

“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

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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 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

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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.

“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

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)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Derry

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

“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

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

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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 covering two lanes of PA-31. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Hunker

Saturday, June 6, 2026

7 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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.

“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

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Westmoreland 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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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