Hail History

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Hail history for Nazareth, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 29, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 17, 2007
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles249

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nazareth on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 17, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Nazareth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 29, 20260.25 in
pea		Harmony Twp
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Nazareth		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20251 in
quarter		Steel City, Fairview Knolls
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Nazareth		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Nazareth by year

2062071084092102111123132141151621718119120221122123224125126

When hail season peaks near Nazareth

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (6).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr5May6Jun11Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Nazareth

Aug 17, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bethlehem (8 mi from Nazareth)

National Weather Service description (English): The third severe thunderstorm of the day for Northampton County dropped a swath of hail as large as hen eggs (2 inches in diameter) across the central and southern parts of the county. The hen egg size hail fell over the higher terrain of Williams Township. Half dollar size hail fell in Bethlehem and penny size hail fell in Nazareth.

Jul 6, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Phillipsburg (7 mi from Nazareth)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls was reported by the Phillipsburg Police.

May 27, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Phillipsburg (7 mi from Nazareth)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in and around Phillipsburg.

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bethlehem (8 mi from Nazareth)

Jul 9, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Moorestown (4 mi from Nazareth)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nazareth

DateRatingWherePath
May 6, 2025EF1Ackermanville
9 mi from Nazareth		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 7, 2023EF1Lehigh Valley International Airport
10 mi from Nazareth		0.3 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jun 26, 2023EF0Martins Creek
9 mi from Nazareth		3.4 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nazareth

249 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nazareth since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedBethlehem Twp, Williams Twp, Phillipsburg
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMoore Twp, Lower Mount Bethel Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202650 mph, measuredLehigh Valley Internati, Forks Twp, Ross Twp
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSouth Easton, Plainfield Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLehigh Valley Internati, Easton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedEaston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNazareth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202563 mph, measuredSandts Eddy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedBethlehem, Steel City, Highland Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedPhillipsburg
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 Nazareth; 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 Nazareth.

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