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View the free hail map with reports for Scranton, PA from September 8, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Sep 8, 2023
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The Scranton, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 3 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 8, 2023 event.

Region: Scranton, PA
September 8, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Scranton, PA on September 8, 2023
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Max Hail
1.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
3
Largest report: 1.25"
Public Wind Reports
12
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Scranton, PA Hail Map

The September 8, 2023 hail swath map for Scranton, PA covers approximately 494 square miles and includes an estimated 54,763 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 224 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 25,571 people.

Mapped Impact Area
494 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
54,763
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"189 sq mi23,772
0.50-0.75"224 sq mi25,571
0.75-1.00"49 sq mi3,925
1.00-1.25"22 sq mi1,050
1.25-1.50"10 sq mi445

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 8, 2023 hail swath map area for Scranton, PA, HailGeeks estimates 27,560 single-family homes, 2,869 townhomes, and 3,776 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 14,264 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
27,560
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
2,869
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
3,776
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"10,1031,7712,539
0.50-0.75"14,2648921,093
0.75-1.00"2,213187129
1.00-1.25"6701411
1.25-1.50"31054

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Map

Hail from the September 8, 2023 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Scranton, PA region. Pike County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 11,009 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 22 cities near Scranton, PA. Hemlock Farms, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 2,242 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Scranton, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 8, 2023 Scranton, PA hail map spans 52 ZIP codes. ZIP 18337 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,726.

18337Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA
2K homes in the hail path
18458PA
1K homes in the hail path
12737NY
292 homes in the hail path
18336Matamoras, PA
130 homes in the hail path
12780Sparrow Bush, NY
804 homes in the hail path
18340PA
116 homes in the hail path
12770NY
91 homes in the hail path
18328Birchwood Lakes, PA
4K homes in the hail path
18428Hemlock Farms, PA
3K homes in the hail path
18013Bangor, PA
2K homes in the hail path
18040Chestnut Hill, PA
2K homes in the hail path
18014Bath, PA
1K 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 September 8, 2023 hail map for Scranton, PA currently list 3 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
September 8, 2023
3:45 PM CT
1.00 in Califon NJ

Social media video of hail falling up to quarter size in Califon. Time estimated from radar.

September 8, 2023
4:05 PM CT
1.25 in Long Valley NJ

Photos from trained spotter showed hail as large as half dollar size in Long Valley. Hail fell for 5 minutes.

September 8, 2023
4:07 PM CT
1.00 in 1 NW Long Valley NJ

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

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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 September 8, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 25, 2023 through Sep 7, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 7, 2023.

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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 September 8, 2023 Scranton, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Scranton, PA on September 8, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.25" in the Scranton, PA area on September 8, 2023.
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 September 8, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Scranton, PA event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. 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 54,763 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 494 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 September 8, 2023 Scranton, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 3 hail reports, 12 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 28, 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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