HailEvidence → Utica, PA → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Utica, PA on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Utica, PA on April 15, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf ball size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Utica on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Utica city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:45 UTC | 3 SW Polk, Venango | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:45 UTC | 1 SW Franklin, Venango | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:42 UTC | 2 W New Lebanon, Mercer | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:45 UTC | 1 E Sandy Lake, Mercer | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:38 UTC | 2 NW Sandy Lake, Mercer | SPC · preliminary |
6.8 mi, hail: “Hail size estimated from photo. (PBZ)”
7.2 mi, hail: “Corrects previous hail report from 1 SW Franklin. (PBZ)”
8.1 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (PBZ)”
8.1 mi, wind: “A few reports of trees and wires down in Sandy Lake Township. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
8.4 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (PBZ)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
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Verify your address — $29 Utica hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12