Hail History

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Hail history for Wind Gap, 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 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles195

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wind Gap on 17 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 Wind Gap

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wind Gap in the last two years.

Hail days near Wind Gap by year

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When hail season peaks near Wind Gap

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (4).

JanFebMar1Apr4May3Jun5Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wind Gap

Jul 9, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Moorestown (7 mi from Wind Gap)

Aug 17, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Nazareth (7 mi from Wind Gap)

Jul 17, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Ulhers (9 mi from Wind Gap)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Brodheadsville (7 mi from Wind Gap)

Jun 24, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Nazareth (7 mi from Wind Gap)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wind Gap

DateRatingWherePath
May 6, 2025EF1Ackermanville
4 mi from Wind Gap		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2023EF0Martins Creek
9 mi from Wind Gap		3.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 29, 2009EF2Bossardsville
6 mi from Wind Gap		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wind Gap

195 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wind Gap since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMoore Twp, Lower Mount Bethel Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedUpper Mount Bethel Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202645 mph, measuredForks Twp, Ross Twp, Bangor
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPlainfield Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedSaylorsburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNazareth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202563 mph, measuredSandts Eddy
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
Aug 18, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Bangor
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 Wind Gap; 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 Wind Gap.

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