Hail history for Monroe County, PA

Monroe County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 22, 1996.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 53 since 1956

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 22, 1996

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 Monroe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 6, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 29, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
May 19, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 2, 2014	0.75″	Penny
May 22, 2014	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 10, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 22, 2020 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Social media photo of at least ping pong ball size hail in Tannersville. Time estimated from radar.

August 19, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as golf balls in Tobyhanna and covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	3	5	10	16	15	2

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 Monroe County

Has it ever hailed in Monroe County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Monroe County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Monroe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Monroe County, PA is July 6, 2021, 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 Monroe County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 22, 1996. 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.