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Hail history for Wilkes-Barre, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wilkes-Barre on 27 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.
Wilkes-Barre ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Wilkes-Barre
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Edwardsville, Laurel Run 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Wilkes-Barre |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wilkes-Barre by year
When hail season peaks near Wilkes-Barre
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Wilkes-Barre
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (7 mi from Wilkes-Barre)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (7 mi from Wilkes-Barre)
Feb 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penobscot (5 mi from Wilkes-Barre)
May 30, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moosic (10 mi from Wilkes-Barre)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilkes Barre (0 mi from Wilkes-Barre)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wilkes-Barre
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | Boulevard Manor 2 mi from Wilkes-Barre |
| Feb 25, 2017 | EF2 | Westminister 6 mi from Wilkes-Barre |
| Jul 22, 2006 | F0 | Dallas 7 mi from Wilkes-Barre |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wilkes-Barre
117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wilkes-Barre since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Dec 1, 2006.
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Nuangola 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Swoyersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Kingston 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Avoca, Ashley, Penobscot 5 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Lynwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingston 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 Wilkes-Barre; 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 Wilkes-Barre.
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