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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 18603

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 18603 from May 9, 1961 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 18603 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 18603 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 18603

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.0 inch (quarter sized hail) No Power in Downtown Berwick... PA with many trees down on multiple streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Berwick, PA
0.88″ hail
Sep 6, 2012
10:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 WSW Berwick, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 WSW Berwick, PA
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2011
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 WSW Pond Hill, PA
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2005
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nescopeck, 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 18603

51 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Fowlersville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Mifflinville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around Berwick Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Briar Creek, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous downed trees... along with building damage... occurred in roughly a 4 mile path from Lightstreet eastward to Briar Creek Township. Inclusive of the damage was a destroyed barn and a heavily damaged garage. Maximum winds were estimated at 90-100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on structure. Partial collapse.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE East Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple Trees and wires down along Rt 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Beach Haven, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Beach Haven, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof lifted off and dropped back onto gift shop... causing total destruction of the building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Update to previous LSR. NWS State College surveyed severe downburst with even higher winds in Columbia County... but estimated 60 mph gusts when it reached Luzerne including a downed tree in East Berwick.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN BERWICK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON WEST FRONT STREET (ROUTE 11) IN BERWICK... BLOCKING THE ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2021
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE INTO A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Berwick, PA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING THOMAS ROAD. VIA COUNTY DISPATCH FEED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem Township, PA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2021
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOME TREES AND WIRES DOWN WITH POWER OUTAGES. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nescopeck, 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 18603

4 reports
F1 category
Jul 15, 1992
1:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1 category
Jul 26, 1989
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1 category
Mar 26, 1964
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 18603
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1 category
Jan 27, 1962
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 18603
Luzerne County · 96,800 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
Showing 4 of 4
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 18603 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,985
Households8,336
Housing units9,235
Income
Median household income$55,969
$100k+ households32.4%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,464
Attached single-family538
Small multifamily1,153
Large multifamily421
Mobile homes659
Housing mix
Single-family share70.0%
Attached-home share5.8%
Multifamily share17.0%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,037
Renter-occupied2,299
Vacant units899
Home value & age
Median home value$164,500
Owner homes $300k+13.4%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1963
Older-home share79.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,778
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 18603 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 51 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 18603, 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 18603?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 18603 is 1.00″. It was reported near Berwick, PA on June 26, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 18603 — 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 18603 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 18603 — 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 18603 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 18603 — 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 18603 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 18603 — 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 18603, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 18603, 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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