Hail History

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Hail history for Clarks Summit, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 15, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 28, 2019
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clarks Summit on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Clarks Summit

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

Hail days near Clarks Summit by year

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When hail season peaks near Clarks Summit

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (7).

Jan1FebMar3Apr8May5Jun7Jul1Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Clarks Summit

May 28, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mill City (7 mi from Clarks Summit)

National Weather Service description (English): Size of hail was estimated from a video.

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mayfield (9 mi from Clarks Summit)

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakhill (9 mi from Clarks Summit)

May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (10 mi from Clarks Summit)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Green (0 mi from Clarks Summit)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clarks Summit

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 2, 2023EF0Throop
5 mi from Clarks Summit		0.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
May 28, 2019EF0West Falls
8 mi from Clarks Summit		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 28, 2019EF1Newton
5 mi from Clarks Summit		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 15, 2019EF0Scranton
7 mi from Clarks Summit		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 17, 2010EF1Jessup
8 mi from Clarks Summit		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clarks Summit

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clarks Summit since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 20, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedJermyn
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFactoryville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredMoosic, Clarks Summit
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedTunkhannock
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedMill City, Glenburn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202658 mph, estimatedWallsville, Dalton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202558 mph, estimatedOrange, Waverly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedHarding
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

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 Clarks Summit; 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 Clarks Summit.

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