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Hail history for Plymouth, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plymouth on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Plymouth
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville, Laurel Run 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Plymouth |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Plymouth by year
When hail season peaks near Plymouth
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Plymouth
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (6 mi from Plymouth)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (6 mi from Plymouth)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (6 mi from Plymouth)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (3 mi from Plymouth)
Apr 15, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kingston (3 mi from Plymouth)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plymouth
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | Boulevard Manor 5 mi from Plymouth |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Westminister 9 mi from Plymouth |
| Jul 22, 2006 | F0 | Dallas 7 mi from Plymouth |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plymouth
123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plymouth since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Dec 1, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkes-Barre, Shavertown 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Harveys Lake, Lehman, Dallas 3 wind reports |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Slocum, Nuangola 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Swoyersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ashley, Penobscot, Larksville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Lynwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chase 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Lyon, Penobscot 2 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 Plymouth; 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
- Kingston
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19 hail days - Back Mountain
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28 hail days - Hazleton
12 hail days - Dunmore
29 hail days - Bloomsburg
9 hail days
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 Plymouth.
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