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Hail history for West Pittston, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Pittston on 34 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 West Pittston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville, Laurel Run 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from West Pittston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Pittston by year
When hail season peaks near West Pittston
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near West Pittston
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (9 mi from West Pittston)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (9 mi from West Pittston)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oliver Mills (9 mi from West Pittston)
May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (3 mi from West Pittston)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (7 mi from West Pittston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Pittston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Newton 9 mi from West Pittston |
| Apr 15, 2019 | EF0 | Scranton 8 mi from West Pittston |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Hillside Jct 6 mi from West Pittston |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Springbrook Corners 9 mi from West Pittston |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | Boulevard Manor 6 mi from West Pittston |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Westminister 5 mi from West Pittston |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Hillside Jct 7 mi from West Pittston |
| Jul 22, 2006 | F0 | Dallas 9 mi from West Pittston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Pittston
132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Pittston since 2006, on 72 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 | Dallas 1 wind report |
| 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 7 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Orange 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harding 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Scranton 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Center Moreland 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 West Pittston; 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 West Pittston.
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