Hail history for Crawford County, PA

Crawford County has 185 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 4, 2010.

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 185 since 1970

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 4, 2010

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 Crawford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 185 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 6, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 6, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2023	0.75″	Penny
August 12, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 2, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter-size and small tree limbs downed on the north side of Meadville.

June 4, 2010 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail the size of grapefruit was observed. Many homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail.

September 25, 1994 · 3.8″ (softball)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds Around 40 homes were damaged by a severe hail storm at Little Corners in Hayfield Township. Windows were broken and cars were damaged. Trees were also downed by thunderstorm winds.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	9	39	50	69	13

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 Crawford County

Has it ever hailed in Crawford County?

Yes — 185 hail events have been recorded for Crawford County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crawford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crawford County, PA is May 2, 2025, 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 Crawford County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 4, 2010. 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.