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View the free hail map with reports for Scranton, PA from August 12, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Aug 12, 2021
Event Date
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The Scranton, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 23 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2021 event.

Region: Scranton, PA
August 12, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Scranton, PA on August 12, 2021
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Max Hail
1.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
23
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Scranton, PA Hail Map

The August 12, 2021 hail swath map for Scranton, PA covers approximately 445 square miles and includes an estimated 27,352 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 200 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 12,781 people.

Mapped Impact Area
445 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
27,352
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"200 sq mi12,781
0.50-0.75"166 sq mi9,351
0.75-1.00"50 sq mi3,393
1.00-1.25"19 sq mi1,420
1.25-1.50"4 sq mi162
1.50-1.75"5 sq mi172
1.75-2.00"2 sq mi73

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 12, 2021 hail swath map area for Scranton, PA, HailGeeks estimates 14,517 single-family homes, 586 townhomes, and 928 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,927 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
14,517
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
586
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
928
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"6,927365455
0.50-0.75"4,865157260
0.75-1.00"1,72547130
1.00-1.25"7531576
1.25-1.50"10324
1.50-1.75"10502
1.75-2.00"3901

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Map

Hail from the August 12, 2021 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Scranton, PA region. Wyoming County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 3,365 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 7 cities near Scranton, PA. Riverside, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 840 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 12, 2021 Scranton, PA hail map spans 40 ZIP codes. ZIP 18446 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,285.

18446Nicholson, PA
1K homes in the hail path
18419Lake Winola, PA
1K homes in the hail path
18657Tunkhannock, PA
2K homes in the hail path
17821Riverside, PA
1K homes in the hail path
17857Northumberland, PA
635 homes in the hail path
18441PA
73 homes in the hail path
18433Mayfield, PA
623 homes in the hail path
18414Dalton, PA
299 homes in the hail path
17801Snydertown, PA
184 homes in the hail path
17731Eagles Mere, PA
143 homes in the hail path
17758PA
124 homes in the hail path
17953Middleport, PA
72 homes in the hail path
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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2021 hail map for Scranton, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 23 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
August 12, 2021
12:55 PM CT
2 SE ForksvillePAMULTIPLE WIRES DOWN.
August 12, 2021
1:05 PM CT
1 ESE Muncy ValleyPAMULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
August 12, 2021
1:12 PM CT
3 SSE DushorePATREES DOWN AND GARAGE DOOR BLOWN IN. IMAGES SENT VIA FACEBOOK.
August 12, 2021
1:26 PM CT
1 NW Sweet ValleyPAMULTIPLE REPORTS OF WIRES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 12, 2021
1:48 PM CT
1 SSE ShavertownPAWIRES DOWN ON HILLSIDE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 12, 2021
2:10 PM CT
1 N Tobyhanna TwpPATREE AND WIRES BLOWN DOWN ON RANGER TRAIL NEAR TOBYHANNA.
August 12, 2021
2:10 PM CT
1 NNW BlakesleePAMPING REPORT OF A TREE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 12, 2021
2:15 PM CT
Pocono LakePAMULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN THE POCONO LAKE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 12, 2021
2:15 PM CT
2 W GouldsboroPATREE DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 435.
August 12, 2021
2:25 PM CT
ScotrunPATREES BLOWN DOWN IN SCOTRUN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 12, 2021
2:55 PM CT
Five PointsNJMULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN SUSSEX COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 12, 2021
3:40 PM CT
MendhamNJTREE DOWN BLOCKING A ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 12, 2021
8:15 PM CT
MuncyPATREES AND WIRES DOWN
August 12, 2021
8:33 PM CT
2 NW CambraPATREES AND POWER LINES DOWN UPPER RAVEN CREEK RD. BENTON TWP.
August 12, 2021
9:00 PM CT
NicholsonPALARGE TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 11. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
August 12, 2021
9:00 PM CT
1 NW NanticokePAMULTIPLE BRANCHES AND SMALL TREES DOWN. RADAR-ESTIMATED TIME.
August 12, 2021
9:05 PM CT
1 SSW La PlumePATREE DOWN ON SEMINARY ROAD. VIA DISPATCH SCANNER. RADAR-ESTIMATED TIME.
August 12, 2021
9:15 PM CT
CabelPATREES ACROSS ROAD.
August 12, 2021
9:15 PM CT
3 NE TompkinsvillePATREE DOWN ON HICKORY RIDGE ROAD OF GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP. VIA DISPATCH SCANNER. RADAR-ESTIMATED TIME.
August 12, 2021
9:15 PM CT
DaltonPATREE AND WIRES DOWN ON ROADWAY... VIA DISPATCH SCANNER. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 12, 2021 Scranton, PA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Scranton, PA Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Scranton, PA region as the August 12, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 12, 2021 through Aug 11, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 11, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Scranton, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 12, 2021 Scranton, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Scranton, PA on August 12, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.75" in the Scranton, PA area on August 12, 2021.
How accurate is this Scranton, PA hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the August 12, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Scranton, PA event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Scranton, PA hail area?
An estimated 27,352 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 445 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the August 12, 2021 Scranton, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 23 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Scranton, PA hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 27, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Scranton, PA area — what should I do?
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