Hail History

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Hail history for Cresco, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 22, 20201.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 19, 2011
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles98

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cresco on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 19, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Cresco

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

Hail days near Cresco by year

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When hail season peaks near Cresco

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (2).

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Largest hail storms near Cresco

Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tobyhanna (8 mi from Cresco)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as golf balls in Tobyhanna and covered the ground.

Jul 22, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tannersville (8 mi from Cresco)

Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Pocono Pines (9 mi from Cresco)

Apr 10, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Canadensis (4 mi from Cresco)

Jul 7, 2011 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Scot Run (6 mi from Cresco)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cresco

98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cresco since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPocono Pines, Lake Monroe
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedAnalomink
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPrice Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedAnalomink
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredPocono Mountains Munici, Coolbaugh Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedPocono
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedTannersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202558 mph, measuredMt Pocono Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202558 mph, estimatedParadise Vly, Henryville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202563 mph, estimatedMountainhome, Canadensis Airport
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 Cresco; 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 Cresco.

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