Hail history for Lycoming County, PA

Lycoming County has 112 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 58 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 28, 2019.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 112 since 1956

1″ or larger 58 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 28, 2019

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Lycoming County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lycoming County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 112 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2019	3.0″	Tea cup
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
July 18, 2016	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lycoming County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 22, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A severe thunderstorm produced quarter-sized hail in Hughesville.

May 28, 2019 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A severe thunderstorm produced teacup (3) sized hail in Linden.

September 7, 1998 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Quarter to tennis ball sized hail 2 miles south of Muncy.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	6	6	23	45	25	3

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Lycoming County

Has it ever hailed in Lycoming County?

Yes — 112 hail events have been recorded for Lycoming County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 58 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lycoming County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lycoming County, PA is June 22, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Lycoming County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 28, 2019. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Pennsylvania hail history

All 67 Pennsylvania counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.