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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 15401

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 15401 from September 10, 1962 through June 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 15401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
67
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 15401 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 15401

17 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture provided of hail stones beside a quarter. Stones ranged from size of quarters to ping pong ball.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE New Salem-Buffing, PA
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2024
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Uniontown, PA
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leith, PA
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2013
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leith, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2011
2:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 W Hopwood, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2011
1:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 E Herbert, PA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
7:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Uniontown.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leith, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
7:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail in Uniontown.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Uniontown, PA
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2006
4:39 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Uniontown, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 29, 2006
4:24 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Uniontown, PA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Uniontown, PA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Uniontown, PA
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2001
5:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Westmoreland County · 129,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scottdale, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 1998
3:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hopwood, PA
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 1996
7:34 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Uniontown, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 15401

67 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires along Shady Side Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Fairchance, PA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree... power lines... and transformer down across the road near Old Route 51 and Pittsburgh Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Juniata, PA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a mobile home. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Hopwood, PA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
4:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in multiple lcoations in Menallen Township. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE New Salem-Buffing, PA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
4:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles snapped along Morgantown Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Fairchance, PA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and wires down across the county
NWS Wind Report Location: Uniontown, PA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn flipped over... metal roof and trampoline blown into nearby creek... partial roof torn off of home. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oliver, PA
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Mountain Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hopwood, PA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
1:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of large pine down on Lincoln Street. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Uniontown, PA
UNK mph
Nov 21, 2023
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down
NWS Wind Report Location: Uniontown, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report and photos of damage to tents set up in festival area along Main Street. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Uniontown, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down along Walnut Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hatfield, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mping report of trees uprooted. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Continental Number 2, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs down
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Leith-Hatfield, PA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TELEPHONE POLES SNAPPED AND WIRES DOWN ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Mount Braddock, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 15401

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 16, 2025
4:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary EF-1 damage found by NWS storm survey team near Haddenville. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE New Salem-Buffing, PA
UNK category
May 11, 2024
11:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video received of tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: Newcomer, PA
UNK category
Feb 15, 2018
11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED EF1 TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: Uniontown, PA
UNK category
Jun 23, 2017
9:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED ROPE TORNADO ON THE GROUND SOUTHWEST OF UNIONTOWN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Uniontown, PA
UNK category
Jun 16, 2016
8:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED ON AIRWAY INN ROAD AND PARTS OF LADYS LANE ROAD IN DUNBAR TOWNSHIP
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Dunbar, PA
F2 category
Oct 1, 1986
2:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1 category
Sep 10, 1962
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 15401
Fayette County · 45,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 15401 area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,230
Households14,048
Housing units15,598
Income
Median household income$52,051
$100k+ households32.2%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,710
Attached single-family611
Small multifamily2,231
Large multifamily1,163
Mobile homes851
Housing mix
Single-family share68.7%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share21.8%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,992
Renter-occupied5,056
Vacant units1,550
Home value & age
Median home value$151,600
Owner homes $300k+16.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1956
Older-home share77.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,315
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 15401 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 67 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 15401, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 15401?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 15401 is 1.75″. It was reported near Leith, PA on May 11, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 15401 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 15401 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 15401 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 15401 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 15401 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 15401 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 15401 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 15401, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 15401, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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