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Hail history for Wilson, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wilson 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 August.
Recent hail near Wilson
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Harmony Twp 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Wilson |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Steel City, Fairview Knolls 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Wilson |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wilson by year
When hail season peaks near Wilson
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Wilson
Aug 17, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bethlehem (8 mi from Wilson)
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 (3 mi from Wilson)
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 (3 mi from Wilson)
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 Wilson)
Jul 9, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Moorestown (9 mi from Wilson)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wilson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF0 | Holland 9 mi from Wilson |
| Jun 26, 2023 | EF0 | Martins Creek 9 mi from Wilson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wilson
260 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wilson since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bethlehem Twp, Hellertown, Williams Twp 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lower Mount Bethel Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Bloomsbury 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Forks Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Hellertown, South Easton, Plainfield Twp 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Holland Twp, Easton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Kintnersville 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Easton 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Kintnersville 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Nazareth, Hellertown 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 Wilson; 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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22 hail days
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 Wilson.
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