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Hail history for Tamaqua, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tamaqua on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and March.
Recent hail near Tamaqua
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Haddock, Lansford 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Tamaqua |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tamaqua by year
When hail season peaks near Tamaqua
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and March (1).
Largest hail storms near Tamaqua
May 26, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lansford (6 mi from Tamaqua)
National Weather Service description (English): Large apple (about 3 inches in diameter) size hail fell in Summit Hill and Lansford. House windows were broken and cars were damaged.Aug 17, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Adoo (7 mi from Tamaqua)
National Weather Service description (English): Schuylkill county law enforcement reported golf-ball sized hail in McAdoo.Mar 29, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lansford (6 mi from Tamaqua)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nesquehoning (10 mi from Tamaqua)
Sep 11, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Mahanoy City (9 mi from Tamaqua)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tamaqua
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | EF1 | Mahanoy City 10 mi from Tamaqua |
| May 23, 2011 | EF1 | Lewistown 6 mi from Tamaqua |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tamaqua
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tamaqua since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | New Ringgold 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Ringgold 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | New Ringgold 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | New Mahoning 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hometown 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Summit Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | New Mahoning, Summit Hill, Nesquehoning 5 wind reports |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Summit Hill 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Mahanoy City 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua; 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 Tamaqua.
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