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Hail history for Wind Gap, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wind Gap on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (50-sent coin) on Jul 9, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Wind Gap
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wind Gap in the last two years.
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Of 17 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (4).
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Jul 9, 2014 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Moorestown (7 mi from Wind Gap)
Aug 17, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Nazareth (7 mi from Wind Gap)
Jul 17, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Ulhers (9 mi from Wind Gap)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Brodheadsville (7 mi from Wind Gap)
Jun 24, 2013 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Nazareth (7 mi from Wind Gap)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wind Gap
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | EF1 | Ackermanville 4 mi from Wind Gap |
| Jun 26, 2023 | EF0 | Martins Creek 9 mi from Wind Gap |
| Jul 29, 2009 | EF2 | Bossardsville 6 mi from Wind Gap |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wind Gap
195 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wind Gap since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Moore Twp, Lower Mount Bethel Twp 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Upper Mount Bethel Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Forks Twp, Ross Twp, Bangor 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Plainfield Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Saylorsburg 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nazareth 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, a measured | Sandts Eddy 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Gilbert 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Stier 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | North Bangor 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 Wind Gap; 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 Wind Gap.
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