Hail Allentown, PA
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Allentown in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 3 reports, the largest measured 1.50 inches at 2 E Lehighton.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Allentown. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 11.9 hail reports a year, coming on about 4.6 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.75 inches, on Aug 17, 2007.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 1 SE Harmony TwpWarren County | Public |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 2 NE WescosvilleLehigh County | Trained Spotter |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.50 inches ping pong ball | 2 E LehightonCarbon County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Allentown
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Palmerton, Carbon County | Aug 17, 2007 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | New Tripoli, Lehigh County | May 14, 2010 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Fogelsville, Lehigh County | May 14, 2010 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Quakertown, Bucks County | May 13, 2000 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Bethlehem, Northampton County | Aug 17, 2007 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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