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Hail history for Palmerton, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palmerton on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 17, 2007. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Palmerton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lehighton 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Palmerton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Palmerton by year
When hail season peaks near Palmerton
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Palmerton
Aug 17, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Palmerton (1 mi from Palmerton)
National Weather Service description (English): A second severe thunderstorm of the day dropped baseball size hail in the Penn's Peak area of Penn Forest Township and quarter size hail in Palmerton.Jun 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walnutport (4 mi from Palmerton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Walnutport.May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Schnecksville (9 mi from Palmerton)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter to golf ball size hail from Schnecksville in North Whitehall Township into Allentown.Jul 15, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lehighton (4 mi from Palmerton)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lehighton (6 mi from Palmerton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palmerton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Emerald 3 mi from Palmerton |
| Jul 22, 2018 | EF0 | Saegersville 7 mi from Palmerton |
| May 23, 2011 | EF0 | Weissport 5 mi from Palmerton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palmerton
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palmerton since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 25, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Jim Thorpe, Mahoning Twp, East Penn Twp 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mahoning Twp, Lower Towamensing Twp, Moore Twp 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Washington Twp, North Whitehall Twp, Jim Thorpe 4 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Jim Thorpe, Lower Towamensing Twp, Parryville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Lehighton 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Little Gap 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harrity, Aquashicola 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Emerald 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Aquashicola 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Jim Thorpe, Ashfield, Lehigh Gap 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Palmerton; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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27 hail days - Reading
32 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Palmerton.
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