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Direct answer

Is Wilkes-Barre, PA safe from hail?

Wilkes-Barre has moderate hail exposure (54/100). It is not extreme, but damaging events can still occur.

City score

54/100

Level: moderate

State average

76/100

Same hazard across PA.

Comparison

Wilkes-Barre is 22 points below the state average for this hazard.

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Why this answer

Hail risk derived from NOAA SPC historical reports.

This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.

Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.

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