Hail History

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Hail history for Macungie, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 14, 2010
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles283

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Macungie on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Macungie

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20260.88 in
nickel		Wescosville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Macungie		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Macungie by year

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When hail season peaks near Macungie

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and July (10).

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Largest hail storms near Macungie

May 14, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fogelsville (6 mi from Macungie)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail also fell in Upper Macungie Township. The hail caused damage at a car dealership.

May 29, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mertztown (6 mi from Macungie)

National Weather Service description (English): A spotter reported two inch hail in Mertztown.

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Macungie Knepper Airport (1 mi from Macungie)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong to golf ball size hail fell in Upper Macungie and Lower Macungie Townships and Macungie Borough. The largest hail was reported in the Ancient Oaks area of Lower Macungie Township and it also covered the ground. Nickel size hail also covered the ground of Macungie Borough.

Jun 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Quakertown (10 mi from Macungie)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in Milford Township.

May 27, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Henningsville (6 mi from Macungie)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Longswamp Township.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Macungie

DateRatingWherePath
May 29, 2019EF0Hosensack
6 mi from Macungie		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 6, 2008EF1East Penn Jct
10 mi from Macungie		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Macungie

283 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Macungie since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 7, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedWest Catasauqua, Allentown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedHuffs Church, Alburtis
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedAlburtis, Hereford Twp, Topton
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAllentown Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedFullerton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedPennsburg, Limeport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedEast Penn Jct, Center Vly
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202562 mph, measuredAllentown Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedFredericksville, Breinigsville, Alburtis
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Penn Jct
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 Macungie; 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 Macungie.

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