Hail history for Bedford County, PA

Bedford County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 16, 2016.

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 41 since 1989

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 16, 2016

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 Bedford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 4, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
June 16, 2016	2.75″	Baseball
April 20, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 11, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
June 11, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
June 11, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
June 28, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 4, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of quarters in Osterburg.

June 16, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported near Inglesmith. extensive leaf damage was noted, and snow plows were out clearing leaves from the roads. A car windshield was broken from the hail, as well as several windows on homes and barns.

September 2, 1993 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A tree fell across a trailer just south of Mattie. A nearby barn and garage was destroyed. Three outbuildings were also destroyed. Storm winds downed numerous trees and power lines in the Mattie, Mench, Crystal Springs, and Rays Cove areas. The eastbound lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was closed for about an hour from fallen trees.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	13	9	16	1

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 Bedford County

Has it ever hailed in Bedford County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Bedford County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1989, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bedford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bedford County, PA is June 4, 2020, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Bedford County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 16, 2016. 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.