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Hail history for Back Mountain, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Back Mountain on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Back Mountain
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Back Mountain |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Back Mountain by year
When hail season peaks near Back Mountain
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Back Mountain
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (1 mi from Back Mountain)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beaumont (5 mi from Back Mountain)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (8 mi from Back Mountain)
Apr 15, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kingston (8 mi from Back Mountain)
Jun 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Forty Ft (7 mi from Back Mountain)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Back Mountain
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2006 | F0 | Dallas 2 mi from Back Mountain |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Back Mountain
114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Back Mountain since 2006, on 62 days.
| 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 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Swoyersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Ruggles, Orange, Kingston 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ashley, Ransom, Larksville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Lynwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harding 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chase 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Center Moreland 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 Back Mountain; 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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27 hail days - Nanticoke
20 hail days - Mountain Top
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28 hail days - Dunmore
29 hail days - Hazleton
12 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 Back Mountain.
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