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Columbia County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Columbia County, Pennsylvania? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 30 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 9 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Columbia County, Pennsylvania showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Columbia County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Columbia County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

30
Events (12 mo)
9
Hail
21
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 10, 2026 wind event near Columbia County, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 10, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Columbia County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Columbia County

Current NEXRAD radar over Columbia County, Pennsylvania with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Columbia County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.88" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 155 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Canton to Milton. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 320 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of a multiple county area of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsport to Danville to Shamokin to 17 miles southwest of Kulpmont. Movement was east northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Berwick, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Schuylkill Haven, moving northeast at 35 mph. Other strong storms were developing nearby. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Pottsville, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah, Minersville, Mahanoy City, Frackville, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barbours, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Berwick. Other, weaker, showers stretch west into Northumberland County. These were all moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail and very heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Milton, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees down on wires along Route 239. (CTP)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Biggertown

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Milton, moving east southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1018 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Danville, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Canton to 12 miles northwest of Bloomsburg. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

“Late report of trees down on Stevens Hill Road in Sugarloaf Township. (CTP)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Central

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Multiple trees down around Berwick Township. (CTP)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Berwick

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles southeast of Canton to 12 miles northeast of Montoursville to near Milton. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Port Trevorton to Linglestown to near Mechanicsburg. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually taper off through the day.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Friday, March 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Columbia County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Columbia County, PA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Columbia County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Columbia County recently?

Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Columbia County?

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