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Hail history for Forty Fort, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forty Fort 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 Forty Fort
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville, Laurel Run 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Forty Fort |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forty Fort by year
When hail season peaks near Forty Fort
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Forty Fort
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (6 mi from Forty Fort)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beaumont (10 mi from Forty Fort)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (7 mi from Forty Fort)
May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (8 mi from Forty Fort)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (2 mi from Forty Fort)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forty Fort
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | Boulevard Manor 3 mi from Forty Fort |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Westminister 6 mi from Forty Fort |
| Jul 22, 2006 | F0 | Dallas 6 mi from Forty Fort |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forty Fort
131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forty Fort since 2006, on 69 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 | Harveys Lake, Lehman, Dallas 3 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, Ashley, Penobscot 7 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 Forty Fort; 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 Forty Fort.
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