Hail History

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Hail history for Moosic, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 25, 2017
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles122

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

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

Hail days near Moosic by year

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When hail season peaks near Moosic

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (5).

Jan1Feb1Mar3Apr8May5Jun4Jul2Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Moosic

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Griffith (5 mi from Moosic)

May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (1 mi from Moosic)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Green (10 mi from Moosic)

May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Summit (9 mi from Moosic)

Aug 17, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scranton (5 mi from Moosic)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Moosic

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 2, 2023EF0Throop
9 mi from Moosic		0.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
May 28, 2019EF1Newton
8 mi from Moosic		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 15, 2019EF0Scranton
5 mi from Moosic		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Hillside Jct
4 mi from Moosic		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Springbrook Corners
7 mi from Moosic		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 13, 2018EF2Boulevard Manor
9 mi from Moosic		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 25, 2017EF2Westminister
7 mi from Moosic		7.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Feb 25, 2017EF2Hillside Jct
4 mi from Moosic		5.4 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Moosic

122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Moosic since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSwoyersville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedOrange
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202675 mph, measuredAvoca, Moosic, Clarks Summit
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedKingston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202558 mph, estimatedOrange
1 wind report		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
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedKingston, Duryea, Bush Patch
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedKingston, Springbrook Corners
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 Moosic; 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 Moosic.

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