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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Oil City, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oil City, PA from May 31, 1985 through June 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oil City, PA · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oil City, PA

19 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
6:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Oil City, PA
0.88″ hail
Sep 14, 2012
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Oil City, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2012
6:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Oil City, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2011
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Oil City, PA
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2010
4:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Oil City, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2009
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management relayed multiple reports of penny to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Oil City, PA
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2008
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail in Oil City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Oil City, PA
1.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2005
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2005
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, PA
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2004
7:05 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Oil City, PA
0.88″ hail
Jul 22, 2003
12:50 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, PA
0.88″ hail
Apr 15, 2002
7:10 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Oil City, PA
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2001
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, PA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2000
5:52 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1998
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oil City, 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 Oil City, PA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Oil City. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a large tree down bringing multiple power poles and lines down with it near the 200 block of Halyday Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Laurel Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Nov 20, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in Pinegrove Township... Oil City... and Seneca. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
5:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DAMAGE ON MAPLE AVE AND RIDGE AVE. PICTURE FROM COUNTY POLICE. TIME BASED OFF THE RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2022
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON A HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2021
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN NEAR HWY 322
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2021
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON COLBERT AVENUE
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
May 25, 2019
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Oct 6, 2018
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Oil City, PA
UNK mph
Oct 6, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN NORTH OF OIL CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Oil City, PA
UNK mph
May 1, 2017
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil City, 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 Oil City, PA

1 reports
F0 category
May 25, 2004
5:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Oil City, PA
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 5 miles northwest of Oil City, near Kaneville, in northern Venango County. Many trees snapped off along path through forested area just off Route 8. Estimated maximum wind 65 mph (57 kt). Path length one quarter mile. Path wide 100 yards. The tornado skipped across Route 8, snapped off a few more trees, and then lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Oil City, 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 · City

Oil City, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,517
Households3,989
Housing units4,661
Income
Median household income$52,688
$100k+ households32.0%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,407
Attached single-family34
Small multifamily933
Large multifamily280
Mobile homes7
Housing mix
Single-family share73.1%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share26.0%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,449
Renter-occupied1,540
Vacant units672
Home value & age
Median home value$66,600
Owner homes $300k+5.6%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1938
Older-home share92.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,361
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 46 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Oil City, PA, 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 Oil City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oil City, PA is 1.75″. It was reported near Oil City, PA on August 13, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oil City — 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 Oil City address?

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