Luzerne County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 37 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 27 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 October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Luzerne 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 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“Trees and wires down on Sheldon Street in Wilkes-Barre. (BGM)”
- Hail 0.5" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Wilkes-Barre SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Shavertown SPC verified report
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous reports of trees and wires downed in Harveys Lake. Time estimated by radar. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Harveys Lake SPC verified report
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees downed in Slocum Township. Time estimated by radar. (BGM)”
“Tree and wires down on Main Road... as per county dispatch feed. Radar-estimated time. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown Slocum SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Muhlenberg SPC verified report
Thursday, August 27, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Drifton, or near Hazleton, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
“At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beach Haven, or near Berwick, moving east at 20 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 0.88" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
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" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Swoyersville SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on Sleepy Hallow road... and in Butler township community park. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Drums SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down in Kirby park... reported via social media with photo. Time estimated by radar. (BGM)”
“Tree and wires down on Lockville Road. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Kingston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Orange SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport ASOS. (BGM)”
“Multiple large trees uprooted or snapped on property and along Lehigh Street. (BGM)”
- Wind 75 mph Avoca SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Penobscot SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Ransom SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Ashley SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“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...”
- Hail 0.88" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Lynwood SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on Reynolds St near Rutter Ave. (BGM)”
“Tree down on Tomhicken Rd near Prospect Rd. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown Kingston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Conyngham SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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" Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Hazleton 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 Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Luzerne County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree and wires down near Sullivan Trail and Susquhanna Beach Drive. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N Ransom SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Luzerne County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 37 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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