Hail History

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Hail history for Freemansburg, PA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 28, 20260.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)May 29, 2019
Ane haili ijiin 200644
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon24
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles318

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Freemansburg on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 29, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Freemansburg

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 28, 20260.88 in
5-sent coin
Wescosville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Freemansburg
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin
Steel City, Fairview Knolls
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Freemansburg
NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin
Shoenersville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Freemansburg
NOAA Storm Events

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Of 44 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (13) and May (9).

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Aug 17, 2007 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Bethlehem (2 mi from Freemansburg)

National Weather Service description (English): The third severe thunderstorm of the day for Northampton County dropped a swath of hail as large as hen eggs (2 inches in diameter) across the central and southern parts of the county. The hen egg size hail fell over the higher terrain of Williams Township. Half dollar size hail fell in Bethlehem and penny size hail fell in Nazareth.

May 29, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Coopersburg (8 mi from Freemansburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Photos were received of hail larger than golf balls in Coopersburg. Time of event estimated from radar.

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allentown (7 mi from Freemansburg)

National Weather Service description (English): The same severe thunderstorm dropped additional golf ball size hail in and around the local Allentown area.

May 27, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glendon (7 mi from Freemansburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Williams Township. Nickel to Quarter size hail also fell in nearby Glendon Borough.

Jun 30, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Coplay (8 mi from Freemansburg)

National Weather Service description (English): In addition to the wind damage, a severe thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail in Whitehall Township. Quarter size hail also fell in the Fullerton section of the township. Siding of homes was dented by the large hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Freemansburg

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 7, 2023EF1Lehigh Valley International Airport
4 mi from Freemansburg
0.3 mi long, 160 yd wide
Sep 6, 2008EF1East Penn Jct
5 mi from Freemansburg
0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Freemansburg

318 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Freemansburg since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage a reportedHokendauqua, Bethlehem Twp, Hellertown
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedAllentown
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202650 mph, a measuredLehigh Valley Internati
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedHellertown, South Easton
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, a measuredLehigh Valley Internati, Easton
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage a reportedSpringfield Twp
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, a estimatAllentown Muni
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, a estimatFullerton, Easton
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202658 mph, a estimatLimeport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a estimatEast Penn Jct, Center Vly, Nazareth
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

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 Freemansburg; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Freemansburg.

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