Hail History

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Hail history for Archbald, PA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 9, 2011
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Archbald on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Archbald

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 12, 20261 in
quarter		Quicktown
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Archbald		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Archbald by year

20620730809110211112113214115161718419120212212312425126

When hail season peaks near Archbald

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).

JanFebMar3Apr4May6Jun5Jul2Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Archbald

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mayfield (3 mi from Archbald)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Green (9 mi from Archbald)

May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Summit (9 mi from Archbald)

Aug 17, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scranton (9 mi from Archbald)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lake Ariel (9 mi from Archbald)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Archbald

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?South Canaan
5 mi from Archbald
Jul 2, 2023EF0Throop
6 mi from Archbald		0.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 15, 2019EF0Scranton
10 mi from Archbald		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Jessup
3 mi from Archbald		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Archbald

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Archbald since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 20, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedJermyn, Carbondale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 19, 202558 mph, estimatedWaymart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202558 mph, estimatedWaverly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedChinchilla, Scranton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedScranton, Mayfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedOlyphant
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedPeckville, Jessup, Mt Cobb
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedLake Ariel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Scranton, Dunmore, Childs
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 202358 mph, estimatedWaverly, Craig
2 wind reports		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 Archbald; 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 Archbald.

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