Hail history for Harford, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harford since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Harford
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 15, 2018
10 reports on 8 days since 1992 · #94 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Harford
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Harford
The latest hail report in and around Harford is from April 30, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Harford logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #94 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Harford accounts for 13% of the 75 reports filed in Susquehanna County.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Pennsylvania town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 15, 2018 near Harford.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Harford 0.4
- Susquehanna County 3.3
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Harford 6
- Susquehanna County 30
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Harford 10%
- Susquehanna County 7%
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | Harford | Susquehanna | $10K | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.07 WSW Harford | Susquehanna | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 12:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 7 70%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.07 WSW Harford | Susquehanna | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | Harford | Susquehanna | $10K | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 NW Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 NW Gibson | Susquehanna | — | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Harford | Susquehanna | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Harford | Susquehanna | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Susquehanna | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Harford
- Montrose 15 km · 11
- Scranton 42 km · 16
- Honesdale 44 km · 12
- The Hideout 49 km · 10
Questions about hail in Harford
How often does it hail in Harford, Pennsylvania?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harford since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #94 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Harford?
Most reports come in May, August, September. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Harford?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 15, 2018 near Harford. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Harford?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Harford had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 30, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.