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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 18431

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 18431 from June 20, 1969 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 18431 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 18431 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 18431

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2010
2:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2010
2:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2010
12:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2009
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous trees and wires were also blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Honesdale, PA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2002
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Honesdale, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2001
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail in Lake Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: Honesdale, PA
2.00″ hail
Sep 7, 1998
4:15 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm intensified rapidly over central portions of the county during the pre-dawn hours. The cell produced hail ranging from dime sized to as large as 2 inches in diameter in the town of Girdland. The larger hailstones inflicted some damage to homes and automobiles. A few cars had cracked windshields and some small windows on the upper level of homes were smashed. Briefly strong wind gusts toppled a few trees as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: Girdland, PA
1.12″ hail
May 31, 1986
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 18431

45 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down on PA-371.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Rileyville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down over Riverside Drive and Park Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Honesdale, PA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Reports of Trees and Wires down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Honesdale, PA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: wires down on roof of building on Willow ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Honesdale, PA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2024
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on Falls Ridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Calkins, PA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2024
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on Valley Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Calkins, PA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Beach Lake. Tree down on a house... with damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beach Lake, PA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2024
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house... with damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beach Lake, PA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Laurella, PA
UNK mph
Feb 21, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRE REPORTED DOWN IN THE BEACH LAKE AREA OF HONESDALE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beach Lake, PA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2022
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Seelyville, PA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2022
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROIUS TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Honesdale, PA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG THUNDERSTORM WINDS FROM AN OUTFLOW BOUNDARY KNOCKED A TREE DOWN ON ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Seelyville, PA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2021
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN ROADWAY ON GROVE ST NEAR RAY ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Honesdale, PA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN BLOCKING ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Honesdale, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 18431

3 reports
EF0 category
Jul 29, 2011
3:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado touched down occurred from the same storm. An area of damage was surveyed near the Honesdale high school and middle school. This tornado was a bit smaller and weaker than the first. Some shingles were blown off a roof of a home and damaged some trim on another home. A couple dozen trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. Insulation from the roof of the middle school, which was under construction, was strewn to the north and northeast of the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 SSE Honesdale, PA
EF1 category
Jul 29, 2011
3:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near West Locust Avenue and Route 6 just west of Honesdale. The primary damage was to numerous trees which were uprooted and snapped. One home was damaged and a shed was destroyed by falling trees. Minor damage to other homes and buildings occurred, such as shingles blown off and objects tossed. Trees and debris were in a very convergent pattern, indicative of a tornado. Some of the shingles were found on the upwind side of the storm. The tornado moved southeast across the Lackawaxen River and weakened as it moved up the hill on the other side.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .54 ESE Flortenia, PA
EF1 category
Jul 23, 2010
5:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 18431
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Binghamton, NY confirmed a tornado north of Bethany in Wayne County Pennsylvania on July 23 2010. A second tornado briefly touched down about 3 miles northwest of Bethany at 6:15 pm and tracked 1.7 miles to the southeast, to just 1 mile north of Bethany. Damage was observed on Eroh Road east of Grass Pond Number Three. The damage was primarily to tree with a barn roof partially peeled. The tornado had peak winds estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 NW Bethany, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 18431 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,576
Households5,403
Housing units6,217
Income
Median household income$55,323
$100k+ households30.4%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,636
Attached single-family64
Small multifamily637
Large multifamily146
Mobile homes725
Housing mix
Single-family share74.6%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share12.6%
Mobile-home share11.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,987
Renter-occupied1,416
Vacant units814
Home value & age
Median home value$222,000
Owner homes $300k+29.6%
Owner homes $500k+10.3%
Owner homes $750k+4.0%
Median year built1972
Older-home share63.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,867
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 18431 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 45 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 18431, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 18431?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 18431 is 2.00″. It was reported near Girdland, PA on September 7, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 18431 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 18431 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 18431 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 18431 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 18431 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 18431 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 18431 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 18431, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 18431, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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