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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Jim Thorpe, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Jim Thorpe, PA from August 31, 1973 through September 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jim Thorpe, PA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Jim Thorpe, PA

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2009
11:29 AM EST-5
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, 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
Mar 29, 2009
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A second severe thunderstorm dropped nickel size hail in Jim Thorpe.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jim Thorpe, PA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2000
7:58 AM EST
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
0.75″ hail
May 6, 1997
10:25 AM EST
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
1.75″ hail
Jun 24, 1985
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 1985
12:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 1985
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
1.75″ hail
May 31, 1985
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
0.75″ hail
Jul 3, 1975
12:10 PM CST
Hail report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Jim Thorpe, PA

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60 mph
Sep 1, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, 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 7, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, 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
Jul 15, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, 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
Jun 30, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Jim Thorpe. A few trees down in Jim Thorpe. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in Jim Thorpe. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Numerous trees (some large) down throughout Jim Thorpe with road closures.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2024
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down at the intersection of Hill Road and West Broadway in Jim Thorpe. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center received reports of downed trees on wires in Penn Forest Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Christmans, PA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE IN WIRES NEAR LENTZ TRAIL AND FLAGSTAFF ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SPARROW LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Christmans, PA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON MAIN STREET IN JIM THORPE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2019
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
UNK mph
May 19, 2019
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN JIM THORPE TWP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jim Thorpe, PA
58 mph
Jul 23, 2014
6:53 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County · 23,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees, damaging some vehicles and houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe, PA

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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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U.S. Census Data · City

Jim Thorpe, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,534
Households1,961
Housing units2,412
Income
Median household income$70,625
$100k+ households40.8%
$150k+ households19.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,601
Attached single-family658
Small multifamily92
Large multifamily13
Mobile homes48
Housing mix
Single-family share66.4%
Attached-home share27.3%
Multifamily share4.4%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,650
Renter-occupied311
Vacant units451
Home value & age
Median home value$177,400
Owner homes $300k+22.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1938
Older-home share79.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,832
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 34 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Jim Thorpe, PA, 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 Jim Thorpe?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Jim Thorpe, PA is 2.00″. It was reported near Jim Thorpe, PA on June 24, 1985.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jim Thorpe — 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 Jim Thorpe address?

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