Hail in Allentown, PA
Hail turns up in Allentown on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 10 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Allentown since 2025, the largest 1.7″ (ping pong ball) on July 15, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 4, 2026.
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About Allentown, PA
Allentown lies in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, ringed by the ridges of the Appalachians. Hail is uncommon; summer thunderstorms here only occasionally grow strong enough to produce it. The nearest radar is Philadelphia (KDIX), about 72 miles to the southeast, leaving low-level coverage over the valley limited.
The hail record for Allentown, PA
Hail is a recurring threat in Allentown, with 10 confirmed events on record since 2025.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Allentown, most often in July.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Allentown?
NOAA radar has confirmed 10 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Allentown area since 2025.
When is hail season in Allentown?
Allentown sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Allentown?
Radar confirmed 1.7-inch hail, about ping pong ball size, on July 15, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Allentown's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Allentown's confirmed hail reaches 1.7″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Allentown, PA
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Allentown, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Allentown's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.