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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 18252

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 18252 from November 17, 1977 through June 26, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 18252 · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 26, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 18252

2 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 5, 2004
3:32 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail /0.88 inch/ fell in Hometown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hometown, PA
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2000
12:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Reevesdale, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 18252

24 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and wires down in Rush... Rahn... Walker... and West Penn Township in Eastern Schuylkill County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hometown, PA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2022
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Tamaqua, PA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2021
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE TAMAQUA AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tamaqua, PA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2020
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN IN TAMAQUA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Tamaqua, PA
58 mph
Jul 8, 2014
7:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires in Mantzville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mantzville, PA
58 mph
Jul 7, 2012
4:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees in Ryan and Rush Townships near Tamaqua.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 ESE Ginther, PA
60 mph
Jul 7, 2011
8:36 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Nesquehoning Borough. Pennsylvania State Route 54 was closed in the Hauto area because of the downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.16 WSW Hauto, PA
58 mph
Jun 9, 2011
5:27 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires near Hometown in Rush Township. The downed trees closed PA 54 east of Hometown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 ENE Hometown, PA
96 mph
May 23, 2011
5:38 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS survey team found evidence of strong downburst winds extending along a nearly two mile path in Walker Township. This area of downburst winds also included a small EF1 tornado which is separately documented.||The downburst winds partially removed the roof of one home on Kettle Road, and portions of three barn roofs along Catawissa Road. A cement wall of a barn was also toppled from the winds along Catawissa Road. Top wind speeds were estimated at around 95 mph with this downburst wind damage. There were no injuries or fatalities associated with the damage swath.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lewistown, PA
58 mph
May 3, 2011
7:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a barn and trapped 40 cattle inside. The winds also knocked down five large pine trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Lewistown, PA
58 mph
Jul 25, 2009
6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees in Tuscarora.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Tuscarora, PA
58 mph
Oct 19, 2007
8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Schulkill County Emergency Management reported trees and power lines down approximately 3 miles south-southeast of Tuscarora. A camper was also flipped onto a car.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Lewistown, PA
58 mph
Aug 25, 2007
5:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees down in vicinity of south Tamaqua.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.74 SE Tamaqua, PA
58 mph
Jun 1, 2007
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees along East Broad and Race Streets in Tamaqua.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 ENE Tamaqua, PA
58 mph
Dec 1, 2006
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hometown, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 18252

1 reports
EF1 category
May 23, 2011
5:37 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 18252
Schuylkill County · 38,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team found evidence that a small EF1 tornado touched down just south of Brockton in Walker Township at 1837 EDT. The tornado traveled only about a quarter of a mile to the east-northeast, before dissipating near Kettle Road around 1838 EDT. The tornado was embedded in a larger area of downburst winds, which extended approximately two miles farther to the east, crossing Catawissa Road.||Damage caused by the tornado was mainly confined to a wooded area, snapping or toppling about 25 trees. The tornado appeared to dissipate on the property along Kettle Road. Here, a large awning/roof was removed from a home. A barn was completely leveled. Across Kettle Road, another home lost portions of it's roof from the wind. Moderate damage to the house was also sustained from flying debris from the collapsed barn across the road. The downburst winds next encountered a home and several barns along Catawissa Road over a mile to the east. Significant roofing loss was noted at two barns on the west side of Catawissa Road, and one on the east side of Catawissa Road. This marked the end of the concentrated downburst damage path.||The tornado and downburst winds both had damage indicators implying peak winds around 95 mph. The tornado was rated an EF1. There were no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 WNW Lewistown, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 18252 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,065
Households4,511
Housing units5,152
Income
Median household income$61,020
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,561
Attached single-family1,567
Small multifamily465
Large multifamily482
Mobile homes77
Housing mix
Single-family share49.7%
Attached-home share30.4%
Multifamily share18.4%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,094
Renter-occupied1,417
Vacant units641
Home value & age
Median home value$153,000
Owner homes $300k+11.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1938
Older-home share86.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,107
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 18252 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 24 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 18252, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 26, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 18252?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 18252 is 1.75″. It was reported near Reevesdale, PA on May 10, 2000.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 18252 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 18252 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 18252 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 18252 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 18252 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 18252 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 18252 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 18252, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 18252, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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