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Hail history for Plains, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plains on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 25, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Plains
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville, Laurel Run 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Plains |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Plains by year
When hail season peaks near Plains
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Plains
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (7 mi from Plains)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (7 mi from Plains)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (7 mi from Plains)
May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (7 mi from Plains)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (2 mi from Plains)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plains
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Hillside Jct 9 mi from Plains |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | Boulevard Manor 2 mi from Plains |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Westminister 5 mi from Plains |
| Jul 22, 2006 | F0 | Dallas 7 mi from Plains |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plains
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plains since 2006, on 66 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 | Lehman, Dallas 2 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, Moosic, Ashley 8 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 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Penobscot 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 Plains; 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
- Wilkes-Barre
27 hail days - Kingston
28 hail days - Mountain Top
19 hail days - Back Mountain
19 hail days - Scranton
28 hail days - Dunmore
29 hail days - Hazleton
12 hail days - Bloomsburg
9 hail days
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 Plains.
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