Hail History

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Hail history for Avoca, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 25, 2017
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles120

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Avoca on 31 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 Avoca

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

Hail days near Avoca by year

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When hail season peaks near Avoca

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (7).

Jan1Feb1Mar3Apr7May7Jun6Jul2Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Avoca

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Griffith (5 mi from Avoca)

May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (1 mi from Avoca)

Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (10 mi from Avoca)

Apr 15, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kingston (10 mi from Avoca)

Aug 17, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scranton (6 mi from Avoca)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Avoca

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 2, 2023EF0Throop
10 mi from Avoca		0.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
May 28, 2019EF1Newton
9 mi from Avoca		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 15, 2019EF0Scranton
5 mi from Avoca		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Hillside Jct
3 mi from Avoca		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Springbrook Corners
6 mi from Avoca		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 13, 2018EF2Boulevard Manor
9 mi from Avoca		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 25, 2017EF2Westminister
6 mi from Avoca		7.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Feb 25, 2017EF2Hillside Jct
4 mi from Avoca		5.4 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Avoca

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Avoca since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSwoyersville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedOrange
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202675 mph, measuredAvoca, Moosic, Ransom
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedKingston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202558 mph, estimatedOrange
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedHarding
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedScranton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedScranton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedKingston, Duryea, Bush Patch
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedKingston, Springbrook Corners
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 Avoca; 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 Avoca.

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