Hail Swath Map Preview
The Pittsburgh, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 4 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 21, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Pittsburgh, PA Hail Map
The September 21, 2024 hail swath map for Pittsburgh, PA covers approximately 313 square miles and includes an estimated 33,643 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 147 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 16,345 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 147 sq mi | 16,345 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 83 sq mi | 10,367 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 24 sq mi | 1,865 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 17 sq mi | 1,528 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 1,068 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 17 sq mi | 1,445 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 9 sq mi | 711 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 6 sq mi | 314 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Pittsburgh, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 21, 2024 hail swath map area for Pittsburgh, PA, HailGeeks estimates 16,792 single-family homes, 610 townhomes, and 2,308 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 9,033 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,033 | 283 | 838 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,657 | 185 | 1,089 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 956 | 29 | 91 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 701 | 20 | 80 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 456 | 14 | 50 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 587 | 52 | 106 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 280 | 20 | 43 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 122 | 7 | 11 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 21, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Pittsburgh, PA Hail Map
Hail from the September 21, 2024 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Pittsburgh, PA region. Fayette County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 3,015 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Pittsburgh, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Pittsburgh, PA. Cheat Lake, WV had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 483 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 21, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Pittsburgh, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 21, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA hail map spans 38 ZIP codes. ZIP 15478 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,138.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 21, 2024 hail map for Pittsburgh, PA currently list 4 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 21, 2024 2:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Point Marion | PA | Numerous trees and wires down. |
September 21, 2024 2:08 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 NE Cheat Lake | WV | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 21, 2024 2:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 ESE Point Marion | PA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 21, 2024 2:12 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 ENE Cheat Lake | WV | Half dollar to golf ball size hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 21, 2024 12:35 PM CT | 1 NNE Centerville | PA | Tree down into wires. | |
September 21, 2024 1:30 PM CT | Carmichaels | PA | Roof of outbuilding damaged. | |
September 21, 2024 1:30 PM CT | 1 N Greensboro | PA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Carmichaels. Roof of outbuilding damaged. | |
September 21, 2024 1:30 PM CT | 1 SW Carmichaels | PA | Tree and power poles down. | |
September 21, 2024 1:50 PM CT | 2 NNW Greensboro | PA | Several trees and wires down in the area. | |
September 21, 2024 1:54 PM CT | 1 N Greensboro | PA | Corrects time of occurrence. Roof of outbuilding damaged. | |
September 21, 2024 1:55 PM CT | 3 NE Greensboro | PA | Several trees down. | |
September 21, 2024 1:58 PM CT | 3 E Greensboro | PA | Numerous trees down across the area. One tree fell on a house causing damage. | |
September 21, 2024 2:00 PM CT | Smithfield | PA | Several trees uprooted. Time estimated via radar. | |
September 21, 2024 2:00 PM CT | 2 WSW Smithfield | PA | Late Report: Roof damage to home along Old Frame Road. Drone footage provided. | |
September 21, 2024 2:03 PM CT | 3 WSW Smithfield | PA | Wires down. | |
September 21, 2024 2:05 PM CT | 2 E Point Marion | PA | Corrects previous hail report from 2 E Point Marion. Numerous trees and wires down. | |
September 21, 2024 2:12 PM CT | 4 ENE Cheat Lake | WV | Pear tree uprooted. | |
September 21, 2024 2:22 PM CT | 5 ESE Cheat Lake | WV | Several trees down. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 21, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Pittsburgh, PA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Pittsburgh, PA region as the September 21, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 6, 2024 through Sep 6, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 6, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Pittsburgh, PA
Not sure whether the September 21, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Pittsburgh, PA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the September 21, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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