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Hail history for Throop, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Throop on 27 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 Throop
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Quicktown 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Throop |
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Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (5).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Throop
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mayfield (6 mi from Throop)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakhill (8 mi from Throop)
Sep 13, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Green (6 mi from Throop)
May 28, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Summit (6 mi from Throop)
Aug 17, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Scranton (4 mi from Throop)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Throop
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | South Canaan 9 mi from Throop |
| Jul 2, 2023 | EF0 | Throop 1 mi from Throop |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Newton 9 mi from Throop |
| Apr 15, 2019 | EF0 | Scranton 5 mi from Throop |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Hillside Jct 10 mi from Throop |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Springbrook Corners 10 mi from Throop |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Hillside Jct 8 mi from Throop |
| Nov 17, 2010 | EF1 | Jessup 3 mi from Throop |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Throop
145 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Throop since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 20, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Jermyn 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Moosic, Clarks Summit 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Moscow, Dalton 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Waverly 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Chinchilla, Scranton, Moscow 3 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Scranton, Mayfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Olyphant 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bush Patch, Taylor, West Scranton 6 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Springbrook Corners 1 wind report |
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 Throop; 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 Throop.
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