Hail History

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Hail history for Old Forge, 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 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles132

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Forge 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 Old Forge

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

Hail days near Old Forge by year

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When hail season peaks near Old Forge

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (6).

Jan1Feb1Mar3Apr7May6Jun5Jul2Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Old Forge

Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Griffith (7 mi from Old Forge)

May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (2 mi from Old Forge)

Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Green (8 mi from Old Forge)

May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Summit (8 mi from Old Forge)

Aug 17, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scranton (4 mi from Old Forge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Old Forge

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Forge

132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Forge since 2006, on 76 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)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedTunkhannock
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGlenburn
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
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedOlyphant
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 Old Forge; 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 Old Forge.

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