Hail History

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Hail history for Honesdale, PA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 22, 20141 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 16, 2008
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles53

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Honesdale on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Honesdale

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Honesdale in the last two years.

Hail days near Honesdale by year

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When hail season peaks near Honesdale

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (1).

JanFebMar1Apr1May7Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Honesdale

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Honesdale (1 mi from Honesdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous trees and wires were also blown down.

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Honesdale (1 mi from Honesdale)

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Hawley (8 mi from Honesdale)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Hawley (8 mi from Honesdale)

Jul 23, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Kimbles (8 mi from Honesdale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Honesdale

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2024EF1Rutledgedale
10 mi from Honesdale		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF1Prompton
6 mi from Honesdale		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 29, 2011EF1Flortenia
2 mi from Honesdale		0.7 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 29, 2011EF0Honesdale
1 mi from Honesdale		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF1Bethany
5 mi from Honesdale		1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF2Aldenville
9 mi from Honesdale		15.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF1White Mills
6 mi from Honesdale		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF1Kimbles
8 mi from Honesdale		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF1Mast Hope
8 mi from Honesdale		9.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Dec 1, 2006F0Kimbles
10 mi from Honesdale		7.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Honesdale

53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Honesdale since 2006, on 42 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBeach Lake
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedHonesdale, Mast Hope
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedWhite Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202558 mph, estimatedWaymart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202558 mph, estimatedAldenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202558 mph, estimatedUswick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedWhite Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202458 mph, estimatedCalkins
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedHawley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedBeach Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Honesdale; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Honesdale.

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