Hail history for Schuylkill County, PA

Schuylkill County has 51 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 22, 1979.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 51 since 1970

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 22, 1979

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 Schuylkill County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 51 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2019	2.0″	Hen egg
May 28, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 28, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
May 28, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
May 28, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2014	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 3, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A severe thunderstorm produced quarter-sized hail approximately 3 miles south-southwest of McAdoo.

May 28, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A severe thunderstorm produced hen egg (2) sized hail southwest of Pitman.

May 28, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail in Pitman.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	5	11	15	17	1

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 Schuylkill County

Has it ever hailed in Schuylkill County?

Yes — 51 hail events have been recorded for Schuylkill County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Schuylkill County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Schuylkill County, PA is July 3, 2025, 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 Schuylkill County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 22, 1979. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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

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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.