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Hail history for Scranton, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scranton 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.
Scranton ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Scranton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Quicktown 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Scranton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Scranton by year
When hail season peaks near Scranton
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Scranton
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakhill (4 mi from Scranton)
May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (6 mi from Scranton)
Sep 13, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Green (6 mi from Scranton)
May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarks Summit (6 mi from Scranton)
Aug 17, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scranton (0 mi from Scranton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scranton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2023 | EF0 | Throop 4 mi from Scranton |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Newton 7 mi from Scranton |
| Apr 15, 2019 | EF0 | Scranton 1 mi from Scranton |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Hillside Jct 6 mi from Scranton |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Springbrook Corners 7 mi from Scranton |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Hillside Jct 5 mi from Scranton |
| Nov 17, 2010 | EF1 | Jessup 6 mi from Scranton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scranton
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scranton since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Avoca, Moosic, Clarks Summit 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Glenburn 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Moscow, Dalton 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Waverly 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harding 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chinchilla, Scranton, Moscow 3 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Scranton, Mayfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Olyphant 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Duryea, Bush Patch, Taylor 6 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Springbrook Corners 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 Scranton; 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 Scranton.
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