Hail history for Towanda, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Towanda since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Towanda
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 12, 2017
13 reports on 10 days since 1971 · #58 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Towanda
- 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 Towanda
The latest hail report in and around Towanda is from August 12, 2026, 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 August 12, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Towanda 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 #58 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Towanda accounts for 15% of the 85 reports filed in Bradford 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 12, 2017 near 0.69 S North Towanda.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Towanda 0.4
- Bradford County 3.0
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Towanda 6
- Bradford County 28
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Towanda 0%
- Bradford 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S North Towanda | Bradford | $1K | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wysox | Bradford | $5K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Towanda Arpt | Bradford | $1K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S North Towanda | Bradford | $1K | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Macedonia | Bradford | — | 21:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 15%
- 1–2 in 11 85%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Macedonia | Bradford | — | 21:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Wysox | Bradford | — | 21:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 12, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S North Towanda | Bradford | $1K | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Towanda Arpt | Bradford | $1K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S North Towanda | Bradford | $1K | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S North Towanda | Bradford | — | 11:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Towanda Arpt | Bradford | — | 11:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S North Towanda | Bradford | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Wysox | Bradford | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S North Towanda | Bradford | — | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wysox | Bradford | $5K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1975 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Bradford | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Towanda
Questions about hail in Towanda
How often does it hail in Towanda, Pennsylvania?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Towanda since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Towanda?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Towanda?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 12, 2017 near 0.69 S North Towanda. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Towanda?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Towanda had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 12, 2026.
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.