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Luzerne 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 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 41 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 31 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph, plus 10 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 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Luzerne County hail map

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

41
Events (12 mo)
10
Hail
31
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 3, 2026 wind event near Avoca, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 3, 2026 wind event (75 mph) near Avoca. 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 Luzerne County

Current NEXRAD radar over Luzerne County, Pennsylvania with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Luzerne 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 3 storm days · 5 SPC verified reports · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88" 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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Luzerne 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 storm activity in Luzerne 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.

“Tree down on Sleepy Hallow road... and in Butler township community park. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Drums

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Luzerne 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 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Noxen, or 9 miles southwest of Tunkhannock, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Luzerne 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.

“Tree down in Kirby park... reported via social media with photo. Time estimated by radar. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Kingston

“Tree and wires down on Lockville Road. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Orange

Friday, July 3, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Luzerne 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.

“Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport ASOS. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · Avoca

“Multiple large trees uprooted or snapped on property and along Lehigh Street. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Penobscot

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Luzerne 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 122 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edwardsville, or over Wilkes-Barre, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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 · Luzerne County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down on Reynolds St near Rutter Ave. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · Kingston

“Tree down on Tomhicken Rd near Prospect Rd. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Conyngham

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Luzerne 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Luzerne County

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 storm activity in Luzerne 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.

“Tree and wires down near Sullivan Trail and Susquhanna Beach Drive. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Ransom

Friday, October 31, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 5 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 · Luzerne County

“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 5 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 · Luzerne County

Thursday, October 30, 2025

2 NWS warnings — 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...From 11 AM Friday to 5 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 · Luzerne County

“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...From 11 AM Friday to 5 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 · Luzerne 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 Luzerne County, PA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 41 severe weather events in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County recently?

Yes — 10 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 Luzerne County?

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