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Hail history for Mountain Top, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mountain Top on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Mountain Top
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville, Laurel Run 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Mountain Top |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mountain Top by year
When hail season peaks near Mountain Top
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Mountain Top
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (1 mi from Mountain Top)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (6 mi from Mountain Top)
Apr 15, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kingston (6 mi from Mountain Top)
Jun 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Forty Ft (9 mi from Mountain Top)
Sep 13, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Ashley (3 mi from Mountain Top)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mountain Top
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | Boulevard Manor 5 mi from Mountain Top |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Westminister 8 mi from Mountain Top |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mountain Top
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mountain Top since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Dec 1, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkes-Barre 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Slocum, Nuangola 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ashley, Penobscot, Penn Lake Park 5 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Lynwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chase 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Lyon, Penobscot 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Georgetown, Chase 2 wind reports |
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 Mountain Top; 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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29 hail days - Bloomsburg
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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 Mountain Top.
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