Lackawanna County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 27 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Lackawanna County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lackawanna County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Lackawanna County
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.
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.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Springville, or 9 miles south of Montrose, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...”
“At 824 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Luzerne, or near Wilkes-Barre, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bear Creek Village, or 10 miles southeast of Wilkes-Barre, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
“At 828 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Clarks Summit to near Penobscot. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 2 W Quicktown SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over West Wyoming, or near Pittston, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Carbondale SPC verified report
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sterling, or 12 miles southeast of Scranton, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Gouldsboro SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Dozen plus of previously healthy trees down. Many twisted and snapped off twenty to thirty feet off the ground. (BGM)”
- Wind 60 mph Moosic SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 W Gouldsboro SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Glenburn SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Forkston to Rock Glen. Movement was southeast at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1048 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Downsville to near Horseheads. Movement was southeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“Corrects timing previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 NW Fells Corners. I-380 PennDot Exit 20 Keystone Mesonet maximum gust was 67 mph. (BGM)”
“Photos sent to NWS with several uprooted softwood trees in backyard... North Abingdon Township. Radar-estimated time. (BGM)”
- Wind 67 mph 1 NW Fells Corners SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown North Abingdon Township SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Moscow SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 16, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lackawanna County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Waverly SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lackawanna County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 27 severe weather events in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Lackawanna County?
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