Hail History

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Hail history for Emerald Lakes, 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 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles109

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Emerald Lakes on 10 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 Emerald Lakes

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

Hail days near Emerald Lakes by year

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When hail season peaks near Emerald Lakes

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (3).

JanFebMarApr1May1Jun5Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Emerald Lakes

Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tobyhanna (6 mi from Emerald Lakes)

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 (7 mi from Emerald Lakes)

May 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Meckesville (10 mi from Emerald Lakes)

Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Pocono Pines (1 mi from Emerald Lakes)

Aug 3, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Long Pond (4 mi from Emerald Lakes)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Emerald Lakes

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 2, 2018EF1Mc Michaels
5 mi from Emerald Lakes		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Emerald Lakes

109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Emerald Lakes since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedArrowhead Lake, Pocono Pines
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedAnalomink
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredPocono Mountains Munici, Polk Township, Coolbaugh Twp
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedBlakeslee, Pocono
2 wind reports		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
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedMisertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedNeola, East Stroudsburg 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 Emerald Lakes; 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 Emerald Lakes.

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