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Hail history for Luzerne, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Luzerne on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Luzerne
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville, Laurel Run 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Luzerne |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Luzerne by year
When hail season peaks near Luzerne
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Luzerne
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (5 mi from Luzerne)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beaumont (9 mi from Luzerne)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (8 mi from Luzerne)
May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (9 mi from Luzerne)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (3 mi from Luzerne)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Luzerne
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | Boulevard Manor 4 mi from Luzerne |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Westminister 7 mi from Luzerne |
| Jul 22, 2006 | F0 | Dallas 5 mi from Luzerne |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Luzerne
129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Luzerne since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| 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 | Orange, Kingston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Avoca, Ashley, Penobscot 7 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 Luzerne; 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 Luzerne.
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