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Hail history for Bradford, PA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bradford on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Sep 2, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Recent hail near Bradford
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | East Bradford 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Bradford |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bradford by year
When hail season peaks near Bradford
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and September (1).
Largest hail storms near Bradford
Sep 2, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lewis Run (6 mi from Bradford)
May 2, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bradford (0 mi from Bradford)
Jun 13, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Big Shanty (8 mi from Bradford)
Jul 7, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Davis (7 mi from Bradford)
May 2, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · East Bradford (2 mi from Bradford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bradford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2009 | EF0 | Irvine Mills 7 mi from Bradford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bradford
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bradford since 2006, on 43 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lewis Run 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bradford, Rew 3 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lewis Run, Custer City 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Degolia 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Summit 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Dallas City 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lewis Run 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lewis Run 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Summit, Sawyer City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Lewis Run, Rew 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 Bradford; 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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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 Bradford.
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