Hail History

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Hail history for Nanticoke, 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 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nanticoke on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Nanticoke

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20260.5 in
marble		Edwardsville, Laurel Run
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Nanticoke		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 Nanticoke by year

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When hail season peaks near Nanticoke

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (4).

Jan1FebMar4Apr4May5Jun3JulAug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Nanticoke

May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (9 mi from Nanticoke)

Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (9 mi from Nanticoke)

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (8 mi from Nanticoke)

Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (7 mi from Nanticoke)

Apr 15, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kingston (7 mi from Nanticoke)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nanticoke

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 13, 2018EF2Boulevard Manor
9 mi from Nanticoke		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 1, 2006F2Hobbie
10 mi from Nanticoke		20.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 22, 2006F0Dallas
9 mi from Nanticoke		1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nanticoke

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nanticoke since 2006, on 66 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 reportedLehman, Dallas
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedMuhlenberg, Slocum, Nuangola
3 wind reports		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, 2026damage reportedAshley, Penobscot, Larksville
4 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
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedChase
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedGlen Lyon, Penobscot
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 Nanticoke; 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 Nanticoke.

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