Hail history for Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethlehem since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bethlehem
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 17, 2007
17 reports on 13 days since 1975 · #24 of 108 Pennsylvania places
Hail map · Bethlehem
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bethlehem
The latest hail report in and around Bethlehem is from June 26, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 22, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bethlehem logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Pennsylvania town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #24 of 108 Pennsylvania cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bethlehem accounts for 25% of the 69 reports filed in Northampton County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Pennsylvania town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 17, 2007 near Bethlehem.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (24% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bethlehem 0.8
- Northampton County 2.5
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bethlehem 11
- Northampton County 33
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bethlehem 6%
- Northampton County 1%
- Median Pennsylvania town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bethlehem | Northampton | $250K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bethlehem | Northampton | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Bethlehem | Northampton | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NW Bethlehem | Lehigh | — | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Freemansburg | Northampton | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 59%
- 1–2 in 6 35%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNW Gauff Hill | Lehigh | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Bethlehem | Northampton | 11:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Bethlehem | Northampton | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Butztown | Northampton | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Bethlehem | Northampton | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NW Bethlehem | Lehigh | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Bethlehem | Northampton | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Bethlehem | Northampton | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Freemansburg | Northampton | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.37 WSW Farmersville | Northampton | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Bethlehem | Northampton | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Farmersville | Northampton | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bethlehem
- Fullerton 9 km · 12
- Schnecksville 22 km · 12
- Plumsteadville 33 km · 14
- Reading 57 km · 10
Questions about hail in Bethlehem
How often does it hail in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethlehem since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #24 of 108 Pennsylvania places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bethlehem?
Most reports come in July, August, April. July alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bethlehem?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 17, 2007 near Bethlehem. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bethlehem?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bethlehem had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 26, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.