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Hail history for Lansford, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lansford on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Lansford
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Haddock, Lansford 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Lansford |
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May 26, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Lansford (1 mi from Lansford)
National Weather Service description (English): Large apple (about 3 inches in diameter) size hail fell in Summit Hill and Lansford. House windows were broken and cars were damaged.Aug 17, 2007 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Weatherly (9 mi from Lansford)
National Weather Service description (English): Moth ball to tennis ball (2.5 inch diameter) hail fell across central and southeast Carbon County and caused considerable damage. In Nesquehoning, golf ball size hail covered the parking lot and damaged the vehicles of emergency responders at the 911 center. Hail as large as tennis balls fell in Franklin Township, as large as hen eggs around Palmerton, as large as quarters in Lehighton and as large as moth balls fell in Jim Thorpe. Hail also fell in Weatherly. Hail damage included broken home and vehicle windows, dented siding and broken skylights.Jul 9, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Nesquehoning (5 mi from Lansford)
Mar 29, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Lansford (1 mi from Lansford)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lehighton (8 mi from Lansford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lansford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2011 | EF0 | Weissport 10 mi from Lansford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lansford
97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lansford since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Jim Thorpe, Mahoning Twp, East Penn Twp 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Mahoning Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage a reported | Jim Thorpe, East Penn Twp 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Lehighton 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hazleton 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | New Mahoning 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Jim Thorpe, Ashfield 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hometown, Jim Thorpe, Lehighton 3 wind reports |
| May 27, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Summit Hill 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Jim Thorpe 1 wind report |
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 Lansford; 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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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 Lansford.
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