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Hail history for Bloomsburg, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bloomsburg on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Bloomsburg
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bloomsburg in the last two years.
Hail days near Bloomsburg by year
When hail season peaks near Bloomsburg
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Bloomsburg
May 22, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ridgeville (6 mi from Bloomsburg)
Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Columbia (8 mi from Bloomsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Motorist on Interstate 80 reported large hail between mile markers 163 and 170.Aug 17, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Bloomsburg (0 mi from Bloomsburg)
Jun 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Danville (9 mi from Bloomsburg)
Aug 30, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Orangeville (6 mi from Bloomsburg)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bloomsburg
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bloomsburg since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 15, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Danville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Bloomsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Mifflinville 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | South Danville 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | South Danville 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Buckhorn 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Briar Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Light Street 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Numidia, Forks 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 100 mph, estimated | Briar Creek, Fowlersville, Forks 3 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 Bloomsburg; 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 Bloomsburg.
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