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Hail history for Bedford, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bedford on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 11, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Bedford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bedford in the last two years.
Hail days near Bedford by year
When hail season peaks near Bedford
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Bedford
May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Manns Choice (6 mi from Bedford)
Jun 11, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Everett (7 mi from Bedford)
Apr 20, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Charlesville (6 mi from Bedford)
Jun 29, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Beegleton (8 mi from Bedford)
Apr 26, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Bedford Spgs (2 mi from Bedford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bedford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2014 | EF1 | Lutzville 4 mi from Bedford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bedford
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bedford since 2006, on 35 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Paris 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Everett 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Rainsburg, Clearville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Bedford Spgs, Everett 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Penwood 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bedford Spgs 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Clearville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Fishertown 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Bedford 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Bedford, Penwood 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Bedford; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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9 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Bedford.
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