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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Carbon County, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Carbon County, PA from August 28, 1956 through September 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 18235 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
209
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Carbon County, PA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Carbon County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 15, 2026
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Lehighton, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture sent in of quarter-size hail on social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Summit Hill, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2025
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of quarter sized hail sent in. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lansford, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2023
5:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Driver observed 1 inch hail at Mile Marker 77 on I-476/PA Turnpike Northeast Extension.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Beltzville State Pa, PA
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2020
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Nesquehoning, PA
1.25″ hail
May 29, 2019
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albrightsville, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2014
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm also dropped quarter size hail in Franklin Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 NNE Harrity, PA
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2014
5:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped half dollar size hail in Lehighton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lehighton, PA
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2014
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail covered the ground in Beltzville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.28 NNW Stemlersville, PA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2014
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Christmans.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Christmans, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2012
5:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped penny size hail in Lehighton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lehighton, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2011
8:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell in Summit Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: .3 SSE Lansford, PA
3.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
6:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large apple (about 3 inches in diameter) size hail fell in Summit Hill and Lansford. House windows were broken and cars were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lansford, PA
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2009
11:29 AM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Jim Thorpe.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jim Thorpe, PA
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2009
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Franklin Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Stemlersville, 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 Carbon County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 1, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in East Penn Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Penn Twp, PA
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Mahoning Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mahoning Twp, PA
60 mph
Sep 1, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported estimated 50 to 60 mph winds with pea size hail at time of report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires in Lower Towamensing Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lower Towamensing Twp, PA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires in Mahoning Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mahoning Twp, PA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on road in Penn Forrest Twp. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in East Side Borough. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E East Side, PA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires in Lake Harmony. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Blakeslee, PA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires (time estimated from radar).
NWS Wind Report Location: East Penn Twp, PA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down (time estimated from radar).
NWS Wind Report Location: Parryville, PA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down (time estimated from radar).
NWS Wind Report Location: Lower Towamensing Twp, PA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down on the D&L trail. Pictures shared on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down around Weissport. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lehighton, PA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down around Lehighton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lehighton, PA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in Franklin Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Lehighton, 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 Carbon County

4 reports
UNK category
Oct 2, 2018
10:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CAUSED TREE DAMAGE ALONG AN UNBROKEN PATH FROM THE BIG BOULDER SKI AREA ALONG A COMMUNICATIONS TOWER ACCESS ROAD NEAR BIG BOULDER LAKE. NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED. ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND SPEED WAS 100 TO 110 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Lake Harmony, PA
EF0 category
May 23, 2011
6:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down in Franklin Township, badly damaged one home and caused minor damage to about a dozen others, a church and a baseball field. The tornado touched down to the rear of a few homes on Church Street and moved through Penn Street before lifting. On Church Street, a trampoline was blown thirty feet and trees were knocked down on one property. A neighboring trampoline was tossed into the sign of Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church. The church also suffered additional wind damage. The worst tornado damage occurred as it crossed Penn Street. A recently renovated home had its roof torn away. The dry walls fell onto a woman. A tree also fell on top of the house. A metal shed was also twisted, aluminum window awnings were mangled and a swing set was toppled. Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted along the tornado's path. The estimated maximum winds were 75 mph. The estimated path length was about 0.4 miles and path width about 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .94 WNW Weissport, PA
F2 category
Apr 29, 1981
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F0 category
Aug 7, 1978
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Carbon County, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Carbon County, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population65,191
Households27,093
Housing units34,299
Income
Median household income$67,877
$100k+ households38.6%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached23,820
Attached single-family5,793
Small multifamily2,245
Large multifamily1,031
Mobile homes1,396
Housing mix
Single-family share69.5%
Attached-home share16.9%
Multifamily share9.6%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied20,926
Renter-occupied6,167
Vacant units7,206
Home value & age
Median home value$193,700
Owner homes $300k+19.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1972
Older-home share58.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars25,512
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Carbon County

18235 83
Jim Thorpe, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18229 45
Jim Thorpe, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18661 32
Penn Lake Park, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18071 29
Palmerton, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18201 24
Hazleton, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18058 20
Brodheadsville, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18210 17
Towamensing Trails, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18250 17
Summit Hill, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18255 14
Weatherly, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18240 12
Nesquehoning, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18624 11
PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18237 7
McAdoo, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18211 3
PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18212 3
PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18232 3
Lansford, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18244 3
Parryville, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18216 2
Beaver Meadows, PA Hail, wind & tornado reports
18230 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 44 hail, 209 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Carbon County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Carbon County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Carbon County is 3.00″. It was reported near N Lansford, PA on May 26, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Carbon County — 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 Carbon County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Carbon County — 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 Carbon County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Carbon County — 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 Carbon County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Carbon County — 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 across Carbon County, PA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Carbon County, 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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