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Hail history for Hazleton, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hazleton on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 17, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Hazleton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Haddock 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Hazleton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hazleton by year
When hail season peaks near Hazleton
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Hazleton
Aug 17, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Weatherly (8 mi from 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 in (quarter) · Beaver Meadows (4 mi from Hazleton)
Sep 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Deringer (9 mi from Hazleton)
Aug 13, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Conyngham (6 mi from Hazleton)
Jul 7, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Conyngham (6 mi from Hazleton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hazleton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2012 | EF1 | Highland 5 mi from Hazleton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hazleton
56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hazleton since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Drums 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Tomhichen 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hazleton 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hometown, Briggsville, Nescopeck Pass 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Briggsville, Nescopeck Pass 2 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Sybertsville, St Johns 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hudsondale 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Freeland 1 wind report |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Hobbie 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | 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 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 Hazleton.
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