Hail Scranton, PA
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Scranton in the last 7 days. The only report so far in 2026 measured 1.00 inches at 2 W Quicktown.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Scranton. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 7.8 hail reports a year, coming on about 3.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.75 inches, on May 28, 2019.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 W QuicktownLackawanna County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Scranton
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Mill City, Wyoming County | May 28, 2019 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Brooklyn, Susquehanna County | Jul 2, 2014 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Mayfield, Lackawanna County | Jul 1, 2001 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Nanticoke, Luzerne County | Jul 11, 2001 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Moscow, Lackawanna County | Sep 13, 2001 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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