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Wayne County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Wayne County, Pennsylvania has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 59 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 8 hail reports with hail up to 0.75" and 50 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. 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 Wayne County, Pennsylvania showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Wayne County hail map

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

59
Events (12 mo)
8
Hail
50
Wind
1
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 21, 2026 tornado event near 2 WSW South Canaan, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 21, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 WSW South Canaan. 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 Wayne County

Current NEXRAD radar over Wayne County, Pennsylvania with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Wayne 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 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75" 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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 945 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Lanesboro, or 9 miles southwest of Deposit, moving southeast at 30 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 · Wayne County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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.

“NWS Survey confirms a brief small EF0. It took out several well-established apple trees in an orchard... while causing siding and soffit damage to a couple houses as we (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW South Canaan

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down over Criddle Road between Sherman and Harris Roads... as per county dispatch. Radar-estimated time. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Sherman

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees and Wires down near Lake Wallenpaupack. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Ledgerdale

Friday, July 3, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Multiple trees down along Cochecton Turnpike between Rileyville and Damascus. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Damascus

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1000 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Prattsville to near Hancock. Movement was southeast at 45 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 · Wayne County

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hancock, or 8 miles southeast of Deposit, moving southeast at 25 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 · Wayne County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Trees down over Riverside Drive and Park Street. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · Honesdale

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 Wayne 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 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Stalker, or 16 miles west of Liberty, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“Tree Down On Wires on Hickory Drive. Time estimated by radar. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Lakeville

Friday, May 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 29, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Smithville Flats to Sanitaria Springs to near Hallstead to near Springville. Movement was east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“A line of gusty rain showers will bring winds of 40 to 50 mph through about 5 pm.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Monday, March 16, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected this morning, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“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 · Wayne County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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.

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected through tonight, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Monday. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 · Wayne County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected through tonight, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Monday. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 · Wayne County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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 · Wayne County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT 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 · Wayne County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Friday, February 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest to West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Ohio and northwest 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 · Wayne County

Tuesday, December 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. 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 · Wayne County

“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 · Wayne County

Friday, December 19, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

“A couple trees and branches down in the Canaan Township to Lake Township area south of Waymart. Radar-estimated time. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Waymart

Sunday, November 16, 2025

4 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 · Wayne 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 · Wayne County

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees and wires down along Pleasant View Drive in Pleasant Mount PA. (BGM)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Pleasant Mount

Friday, October 31, 2025

6 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 · Wayne County

“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 · Wayne County

Thursday, October 30, 2025

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, October 30, 2025 storm activity in Wayne 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.

“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 · Wayne 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 · Wayne County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 59 severe weather events in Wayne 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 Wayne County recently?

Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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