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Hail history for Freeland, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Freeland on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 17, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Freeland
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Freeland in the last two years.
Hail days near Freeland by year
When hail season peaks near Freeland
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Freeland
Aug 17, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Weatherly (6 mi from Freeland)
National Weather Service description (English): Moth ball to tennis ball (2.5 inch diameter) hail fell across central and southeast Carbon County and caused considerable damage. In Nesquehoning, golf ball size hail covered the parking lot and damaged the vehicles of emergency responders at the 911 center. Hail as large as tennis balls fell in Franklin Township, as large as hen eggs around Palmerton, as large as quarters in Lehighton and as large as moth balls fell in Jim Thorpe. Hail also fell in Weatherly. Hail damage included broken home and vehicle windows, dented siding and broken skylights.May 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Beaver Meadows (6 mi from Freeland)
Aug 13, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Conyngham (8 mi from Freeland)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · White Haven (7 mi from Freeland)
Jul 7, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Conyngham (9 mi from Freeland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Freeland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2012 | EF1 | Highland 0 mi from Freeland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Freeland
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Freeland since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | East Side 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Drums 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Penn Lake Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hazleton 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Blytheburn, Nescopeck Pass, Glen Summit 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East Side, Nescopeck Pass 2 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Sybertsville, St Johns 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hudsondale 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | White Haven 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Freeland 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 Freeland; 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 Freeland.
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