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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Erie, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Erie, PA from September 21, 1957 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 16501 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
81
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Erie, PA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Erie, PA

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
12:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ssw Erie, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
5:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter Hail at Presque Isle State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Erie, PA
1.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
5:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: -Delayed report- Video and photos of hail approximately the size of half dollars 3 miles east of downtown Erie.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Erie, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
5:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Various hail sizes from penny to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Erie, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2012
10:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2011
1:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Erie, PA
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2011
11:17 AM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced golf ball sized hail. Numerous vehicles and roofs were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2011
11:05 AM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of damaging hail. Numerous hail reports ranged in size from nickels to golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Erie, PA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2010
6:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
1.25″ hail
Jun 6, 2010
1:40 AM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2009
7:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
2:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2008
7:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erie, PA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
12:13 PM EST
Hail report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Erie, 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 Erie, PA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Extensive tree damage across the City of Erie with numerous large trees uprooted_ especially across western and central portions of the city. Some trees have fallen on homes and cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Erie, PA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Erie, PA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Erie County dispatch center reports several trees down across the northern portion of the county including in the city of Erie and just east of the city. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Erie, PA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** Erie County dispatch center reports trees down in Presque Isle State Park. One fallen tree caused 3 injuries near Beach 8. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Erie, PA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
5:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: -Delayed report- Multiple large trees downed across road 3 miles east of downtown Erie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Erie, PA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2023
7:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *DELAYED REPORT* A LARGE TREE FELL ONTO A ROAD AND LANDED ON A PARKED CAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Erie, PA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Erie, PA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON W 39TH ST AND TREE DOWN ON HOUSE NEARBY ON MELROSE AVE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Erie, PA
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2019
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ONTO TWO CARS ALONG EAST 38TH STREET. REPORT TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Erie, PA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED... BLOCKING PORTIONS OF STATE STREET... NEAR W 38TH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Erie, PA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WEST 4TH AND CRANBERRY - TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Erie, PA
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2018
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON 1000 BLOCK OF E. 7TH. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Erie, PA
UNK mph
Nov 7, 2017
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 40 TREES ESTIMATED TO BE DOWN ACROSS MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Erie, PA
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2017
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 40 TREES ESTIMATED TO BE DOWN ACROSS MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Erie, PA
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Erie, 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 Erie, PA

5 reports
UNK category
Nov 5, 2017
11:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Erie, PA
UNK category
Nov 5, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Erie, PA
EF0 category
Jun 27, 2010
6:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down on Presque Isle just northeast of the Vista 3 parking lot. After touchdown, the tornado continued on the ground for no more than 250 yards before lifting. The damage path was between 50 and 75 yards in width. Around 50 tree were knocked down along the damage path. Some of the trees may have been knocked down by straight line thunderstorm downburst winds. The state park was closed on June 28th to allow the damage to be cleaned up.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 ENE Waldameer Park, PA
F2 category
May 2, 1983
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1 category
Sep 21, 1957
4:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Erie, PA
Erie County · 81,583 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Erie, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population94,156
Households39,419
Housing units43,377
Income
Median household income$43,397
$100k+ households25.1%
$150k+ households7.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached25,547
Attached single-family1,683
Small multifamily11,808
Large multifamily4,024
Mobile homes315
Housing mix
Single-family share58.9%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share36.5%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied20,906
Renter-occupied18,513
Vacant units3,958
Home value & age
Median home value$108,200
Owner homes $300k+3.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1950
Older-home share88.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars32,391
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 81 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Erie, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Erie?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Erie, PA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Erie, PA on June 4, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Erie — 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 Erie and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Erie — 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 Erie address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Erie — 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 Erie address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Erie — 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 across Erie, PA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Erie, 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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