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Hail history for Bedford, VA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 23, 2016

Hail days since 200627

Days with hail 1 inch or larger13

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bedford on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 23, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Bedford

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 1, 2026	1 in quarter	Peaksville 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Bedford	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Bedford by year

When hail season peaks near Bedford

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).

Largest hail storms near Bedford

Jun 23, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Thaxton (5 mi from Bedford)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail ranging from quarter to baseball sized were reported. Some cars were damaged.

May 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thaxton (6 mi from Bedford)

Jul 3, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Thaxton (5 mi from Bedford)

May 19, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bedford City (3 mi from Bedford)

Jul 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bedford City (5 mi from Bedford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bedford

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Sep 27, 2024	EF1	Bedford City 4 mi from Bedford	1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 27, 2022	EF2	Goode 9 mi from Bedford	6.3 mi long, 330 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019	EF1	Thaxton 6 mi from Bedford	2.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 19, 2018	EF1	Bedford City 4 mi from Bedford	1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018	EF1	Chamblissburg 9 mi from Bedford	0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bedford

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bedford since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Sep 4, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	67 mph, measured	Bedford, Sedalia 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Bedford 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Bedford, Goode 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026	damage reported	Goode 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Chamblissburg, Thaxton, Bedford City 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Goode 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Moneta 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Lowry 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Thaxton, Bedford City 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Bedford City, Lowry 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

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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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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