Hail History

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Hail history for Kingston, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 25, 2017
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kingston on 28 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 Kingston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20260.5 in
marble
Edwardsville, Laurel Run
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Kingston
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Kingston by year

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When hail season peaks near Kingston

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).

Jan1Feb1Mar5Apr6May6Jun4Jul1Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kingston

May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (6 mi from Kingston)

Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (6 mi from Kingston)

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (6 mi from Kingston)

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

Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (1 mi from Kingston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingston

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 13, 2018EF2Boulevard Manor
3 mi from Kingston
2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 25, 2017EF2Westminister
7 mi from Kingston
7.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jul 22, 2006F0Dallas
6 mi from Kingston
1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kingston

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kingston since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Dec 1, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedWilkes-Barre, Shavertown
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedHarveys Lake, Lehman, Dallas
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedNuangola
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSwoyersville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedKingston
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202675 mph, measuredAvoca, Ashley, Penobscot
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedLynwood
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedKingston
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedHarding
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedChase
1 wind report
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 Kingston; 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.

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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 Kingston.

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