Hail history for Beaver County, PA

Beaver County has 153 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 62 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 26, 1956.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 153 since 1956

1″ or larger 62 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 26, 1956

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Beaver County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Beaver County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 153 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Beaver County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 14, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported hail.

June 21, 2007 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was reported by the public near Fombell.

October 5, 2000 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball-sized hail broke the windshield of an ambulance.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	7	15	31	30	46	23

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Beaver County

Has it ever hailed in Beaver County?

Yes — 153 hail events have been recorded for Beaver County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 62 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Beaver County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Beaver County, PA is April 14, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Beaver County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 26, 1956. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Pennsylvania hail history

All 67 Pennsylvania counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.