Carbon County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Carbon County, Pennsylvania recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1.5", among 25 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Carbon County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on wires in Lower Towamensing Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Tree down on wires in Mahoning Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Lower Towamensing Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Mahoning Twp SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down on road in Penn Forrest Twp. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”
“Trees and wires down in East Side Borough. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Jim Thorpe SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E East Side SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on wires in Lake Harmony. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Blakeslee SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Several large trees down on the D&L trail. Pictures shared on social media. (PHI)”
“Trees down (time estimated from radar). (PHI)”
- Hail 1.5" 2 E Lehighton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Jim Thorpe SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lower Towamensing Twp SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees down around Lehighton. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Trees and wires down in Franklin Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Lehighton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Lehighton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Kidder Twp SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed trees. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”
“Downed trees. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Lower Towamensing SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Blakeslee SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees blown down along 534 through Hickory Run State Park. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Kidder Twp SPC verified report
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected in the Southern Poconos. WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and northwest New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Carbon County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Carbon County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Carbon County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Carbon County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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