Hail History

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Hail history for Tamaqua, PA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 3, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)May 26, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 20067
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon6
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles57

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tamaqua on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and March.

Recent hail near Tamaqua

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 3, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Haddock, Lansford
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Tamaqua		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Tamaqua meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Tamaqua

Of 7 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (3) and March (1).

JanFeb1MarApr1MayJun3Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Tamaqua

May 26, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Lansford (6 mi from Tamaqua)

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 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Adoo (7 mi from Tamaqua)

National Weather Service description (English): Schuylkill county law enforcement reported golf-ball sized hail in McAdoo.

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Lansford (6 mi from Tamaqua)

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Nesquehoning (10 mi from Tamaqua)

Sep 11, 2013 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mahanoy City (9 mi from Tamaqua)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tamaqua

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2024EF1Mahanoy City
10 mi from Tamaqua		1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 23, 2011EF1Lewistown
6 mi from Tamaqua		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tamaqua

57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tamaqua since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 13, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedNew Ringgold
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedNew Ringgold
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202560 mph, a estimatNew Ringgold
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202563 mph, a estimatNew Mahoning
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, a estimatHometown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202458 mph, a estimatSummit Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202358 mph, a estimatNew Mahoning, Summit Hill, Nesquehoning
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 202358 mph, a estimatSummit Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202260 mph, a estimatMahanoy City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202260 mph, a estimatTamaqua
1 wind report		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 Tamaqua; 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 Tamaqua.

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