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Hail history for Dickson City, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dickson City on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Dickson City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Quicktown 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dickson City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dickson City by year
When hail season peaks near Dickson City
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Dickson City
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mayfield (5 mi from Dickson City)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakhill (9 mi from Dickson City)
Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Green (5 mi from Dickson City)
May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Summit (6 mi from Dickson City)
Aug 17, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scranton (5 mi from Dickson City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dickson City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | South Canaan 8 mi from Dickson City |
| Jul 2, 2023 | EF0 | Throop 2 mi from Dickson City |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Newton 9 mi from Dickson City |
| Apr 15, 2019 | EF0 | Scranton 6 mi from Dickson City |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Hillside Jct 9 mi from Dickson City |
| Nov 17, 2010 | EF1 | Jessup 3 mi from Dickson City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dickson City
148 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dickson City since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 20, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Jermyn, Carbondale 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Moosic, Clarks Summit 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Moscow, Wallsville, Dalton 3 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Waverly 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chinchilla, Scranton 2 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Scranton, Mayfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Olyphant 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Bush Patch, Taylor, West Scranton 7 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Tooley Corners, Lawrenceville, West Scranton 5 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Dickson City; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Dickson City.
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