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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Mount Bethel, PA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mount Bethel, PA from June 18, 1990 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mount Bethel, PA · 1990–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mount Bethel, PA

1 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 26, 2012
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped penny size hail in Mount Bethel (Upper Mount Bethel Township).
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Bethel, 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 Mount Bethel, PA

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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Upper Mount Bethel Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Upper Mount Bethel Twp, PA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in Upper Mount Bethel Twp. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Upper Mount Bethel Twp, PA
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo via social media of a large tree down blocking both lanes of PA Route 512 between East Bangor and Mount Bethel. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Upper Mount Bethe, PA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down near Mt Bethel Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Mount Bethel, PA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on wires in Upper Mount Bethel Township... PA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Upper Mount Bethel, PA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a wide area of tree damage near Upper Mount Bethel Township. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Upper Mount Bethel Twp, PA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF WIRES DOWN ALONG RIVER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Mount Bethel, PA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2020
5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR HARTZELL FERRY ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Upper Mount Bethe, PA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2020
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED WIRES NEAR HEIDEN ROAD IN MOUNT BETHEL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Upper Mount Bethe, PA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2017
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN UPPER AND LOWER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIPS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Bethel, PA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2016
6:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Bethel, PA
64 mph
Jul 8, 2014
8:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm caused significant tree damage in Upper Mount Bethel Township. The combination of damaging winds and lightning caused about 6,500 homes and businesses to lose power in the Lehigh Valley. It took until the night of the 10th to have power fully restored.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 S Stier, PA
60 mph
Sep 22, 2010
5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in Upper Mount Bethel Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 S Stier, PA
58 mph
May 24, 2009
4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs and wires in Upper Mount Bethel Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Stier, PA
70 mph
Dec 1, 2006
5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mount Bethel, PA
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down hundreds of trees and numerous wires throughout Northampton County, but affected the slate belt region in the upper part of the county the hardest. Upper Mount Bethel Township had the worst reported damage. In the township, the damaging winds knocked a mobile home off its foundation on Lake Minsi Drive, damaged another home to the point that might make it uninhabitable. Garages, porches, gazeboes and sheds were either blown over or damaged by fallen trees. Many shingles were blown off roofs. About 10 roadways were closed in the township. Sections of Creek Road, Lake Minsi Drive, Blue Mountain Drive, Gallery Lane, Fox Gap Road and Turkey Ridge suffered the most damage and many were closed the longest.|Elsewhere in the county in Portland Borough, many huge trees were knocked down. One downed tree badly damaged three prized vehicles kept in one garage. Two uprooted trees were leaning on another home. In Bangor Borough, two trees fell onto and damaged a home. In Bethlehem Township, a downed tree damaged a pick-up truck. A wind gust to 62 mph was measured in Lehigh Township.|About 13,000 homes and businesses lost power throughout the county; all were restored on the 3rd. |
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mt Bethel, 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 Mount Bethel, PA

0 reports

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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

Mount Bethel, PA area census snapshot

People & households
Population641
Households330
Housing units381
Income
Median household income$49,231
$100k+ households21.2%
$150k+ households0.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached220
Attached single-family25
Small multifamily75
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes61
Housing mix
Single-family share57.7%
Attached-home share6.6%
Multifamily share19.7%
Mobile-home share16.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied166
Renter-occupied164
Vacant units51
Home value & age
Median home value$203,400
Owner homes $300k+17.5%
Owner homes $500k+10.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share85.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars311
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 19 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Mount Bethel, PA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mount Bethel?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mount Bethel, PA is 0.75″. It was reported near N Mt Bethel, PA on May 26, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mount Bethel — 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 Mount Bethel address?

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