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Hail history for West Hazleton, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Hazleton on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Aug 17, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near West Hazleton
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Haddock 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from West Hazleton |
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Aug 17, 2007 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Weatherly (9 mi from West Hazleton)
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.May 30, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Beaver Meadows (5 mi from West Hazleton)
Sep 22, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Deringer (8 mi from West Hazleton)
Aug 13, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Conyngham (6 mi from West Hazleton)
Jul 7, 2021 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Conyngham (5 mi from West Hazleton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Hazleton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2012 | EF1 | Highland 6 mi from West Hazleton |
| Dec 1, 2006 | F2 | Hobbie 9 mi from West Hazleton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Hazleton
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Hazleton since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage a reported | Drums 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Nuremburg, Tomhichen 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hazleton 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hometown, Briggsville, Nescopeck Pass 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Briggsville, Nescopeck Pass 2 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Sybertsville, Hobbie, St Johns 3 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hudsondale 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Freeland 1 wind report |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 69 mph, a estimat | Hobbie 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Kis Lyn, Dorrance 2 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 West Hazleton; 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 West Hazleton.
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