Hail History

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Hail history for Pen Argyl, PA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 21, 20210.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jul 9, 2014
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles210

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pen Argyl on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 9, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Pen Argyl

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Pen Argyl in the last two years.

Hail days near Pen Argyl by year

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When hail season peaks near Pen Argyl

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (4).

JanFebMar1Apr4May3Jun5Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pen Argyl

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Stroudsburg (10 mi from Pen Argyl)

Jul 9, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Moorestown (9 mi from Pen Argyl)

Aug 17, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Nazareth (9 mi from Pen Argyl)

Jul 17, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Ulhers (10 mi from Pen Argyl)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Brodheadsville (7 mi from Pen Argyl)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pen Argyl

DateRatingWherePath
May 6, 2025EF1Ackermanville
3 mi from Pen Argyl		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2023EF0Martins Creek
8 mi from Pen Argyl		3.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 29, 2009EF2Bossardsville
4 mi from Pen Argyl		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pen Argyl

210 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pen Argyl since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedEast Stroudsburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedUpper Mount Bethel Twp, Lower Mount Bethel Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedUpper Mount Bethel Twp, Arlington Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedRoss Twp, Bangor
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPlainfield Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedSaylorsburg, Stroud Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedStroudsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNazareth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedGilbert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202558 mph, estimatedStier
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 Pen Argyl; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Pen Argyl.

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