Hail History

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Hail history for Plains, PA

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 3, 20260.25 in (pea)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 25, 2017
Ane haili ijiin 200628
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon16
Tornado ijiin 10 mile4
Wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plains on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Plains

DateSize hailWhereSource
Sep 3, 20260.50 in
marble		Edwardsville, Laurel Run
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Plains		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Plains

Of 28 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Plains

May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (7 mi from Plains)

Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (7 mi from Plains)

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (7 mi from Plains)

May 30, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (7 mi from Plains)

Jul 17, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (2 mi from Plains)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plains

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 2, 2018EF0Hillside Jct
9 mi from Plains		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 13, 2018EF2Boulevard Manor
2 mi from Plains		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 25, 2017EF2Westminister
5 mi from Plains		7.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jul 22, 2006F0Dallas
7 mi from Plains		1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plains

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plains since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage a reportedWilkes-Barre, Shavertown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage a reportedLehman, Dallas
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedSwoyersville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedOrange, Kingston
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202675 mph, a measuredAvoca, Moosic, Ashley
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage a reportedLynwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, a estimatKingston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, a estimatHarding
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, a estimatChase
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, a estimatPenobscot
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 Plains; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Plains.

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