Hail history for Scranton, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scranton since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Scranton
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Aug 17, 2019
16 reports on 11 days since 1980 · #35 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Scranton
- 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 Scranton
The latest hail report in and around Scranton is from August 17, 2019, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Scranton logged 15 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Scranton accounts for 22% of the 74 reports filed in Lackawanna County.
0% 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on August 17, 2019 near 0.69 S Scranton.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in September (44% of reports); 25% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Scranton 0.8
- Lackawanna County 2.6
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Scranton 10
- Lackawanna County 28
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Scranton 0%
- Lackawanna County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 ESE Schultzville | Lackawanna | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Scranton | Lackawanna | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 50%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Dickson City | Lackawanna | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 ESE Schultzville | Lackawanna | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.93 NE Hillside Jct | Lackawanna | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Scranton | Lackawanna | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.55 W West Scranton | Lackawanna | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.32 NNE Hillside Jct | Lackawanna | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Scranton | Lackawanna | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Scranton
- The Hideout 27 km · 10
- Honesdale 40 km · 12
- Harford 42 km · 10
- Montrose 51 km · 11
- Hazleton 57 km · 10
Questions about hail in Scranton
How often does it hail in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scranton since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Scranton?
Most reports come in September, July, May. September alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Scranton?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on August 17, 2019 near 0.69 S Scranton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Scranton?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2019 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Scranton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scranton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 17, 2019.
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.