Hail history for Luzerne County, PA

Luzerne County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 49 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 24, 1985.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 93 since 1958

1″ or larger 49 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 24, 1985

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Luzerne County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Luzerne County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 93 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2024	0.75″	Penny
September 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2019	0.75″	Penny
April 15, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Luzerne County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 7, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A strong thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail.

July 17, 2017 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A thunderstorm developed over the area and produced ping pong sized hail. This thunderstorm also generated 1.76 inches of rain in 40 minutes.

July 11, 2001 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Emergency management reported golf ball size hail 4 miles west of Nantocoke.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	6	4	5	32	38	6

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Luzerne County

Has it ever hailed in Luzerne County?

Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Luzerne County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 49 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Luzerne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Luzerne County, PA is June 26, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Luzerne County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 24, 1985. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Pennsylvania hail history

All 67 Pennsylvania counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.