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Hail history for Jim Thorpe, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jim Thorpe on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Jim Thorpe
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lehighton 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Jim Thorpe |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lansford 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Jim Thorpe |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Jim Thorpe by year
When hail season peaks near Jim Thorpe
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Jim Thorpe
May 26, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lansford (8 mi from Jim Thorpe)
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 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Palmerton (8 mi from Jim Thorpe)
National Weather Service description (English): A second severe thunderstorm of the day dropped baseball size hail in the Penn's Peak area of Penn Forest Township and quarter size hail in Palmerton.Jul 9, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Nesquehoning (4 mi from Jim Thorpe)
Mar 29, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lansford (8 mi from Jim Thorpe)
Jul 15, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lehighton (4 mi from Jim Thorpe)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jim Thorpe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Emerald 10 mi from Jim Thorpe |
| May 23, 2011 | EF0 | Weissport 3 mi from Jim Thorpe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jim Thorpe
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jim Thorpe since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 25, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Jim Thorpe, Mahoning Twp, East Penn Twp 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mahoning Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Jim Thorpe 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Jim Thorpe, Parryville, East Penn Twp 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Lehighton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harrity, Aquashicola 2 wind reports |
| May 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | New Mahoning 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Aquashicola 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Jim Thorpe, Ashfield, Lehigh Gap 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Jim Thorpe, Lehighton 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 Jim Thorpe; 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 Jim Thorpe.
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