Hail history for Blair County, PA

Blair County has 30 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 19 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on June 3, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 30 since 1976

1″ or larger 19 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.5″ ping-pong ball · June 3, 2023

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 Blair County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 30 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 15, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2015	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 16, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

A strong thunderstorm produced dime-sized hail in Tipton.

July 20, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A severe thunderstorm produced quarter-sized hail in Bellwood.

June 3, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced ping-pong ball sized hail near Canoe Creek State Park.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	5	4	15	4

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 Blair County

Has it ever hailed in Blair County?

Yes — 30 hail events have been recorded for Blair County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 19 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Blair County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Blair County, PA is March 16, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Blair County?

1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on June 3, 2023. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.