Bedford County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Bedford County, Pennsylvania? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 63 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Bedford County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bedford County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Bedford County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1222 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Connellsville to 16 miles southwest of Somerset to 11 miles northwest of Frostburg. These storms will train across the same portions of southern Somerset County bringing an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inch of rain between 1230 AM and 130 AM. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.”
- Hail 0.25" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 652 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Hollidaysburg, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Breezewood, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Breezewood, Crystal Springs, and Valley-Hi.”
- Hail 0.25" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 2, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 900 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ebensburg to near Portage to 10 miles southeast of Somerset. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1058 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Bellefonte to 11 miles south of Lewistown to Breezewood. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Somerset, moving south at 25 mph. Other strong storms were nearby. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Breezewood, moving east at 40 mph. This storm was part of a cluster of strong storms. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 821 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Nanty-Glo to Portage to Windber. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE New Paris SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 326 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from McConnellsburg to near Hancock. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... St.”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Pole poles snapped... wires down on five forks road. (CTP)”
“Trees down on wires along Millers Corner Road. (CTP)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Clearville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 N Inglesmith SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bedford to 12 miles north of Cumberland to near Frostburg. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Windber to 10 miles north of Bittinger. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 859 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nanty-Glo, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 845 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Millheim to Belleville to Martinsburg. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hollidaysburg, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Martinsburg, Shy Beaver, and Entriken around 615 PM EDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree down blocking the roadway in Blue Knob State Park... near Burnt House Picnic Area. (CTP)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Blue Knob State P SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 217 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hollidaysburg, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“Trees and wires down near intersection of South Dakota Road and Sarah Furnace Road. (CTP)”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Osterburg SPC verified report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1232 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Paw Paw, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake Gordon, Inglesmith, Hyndman, and Ellerslie.”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down near Bedford Springs. Time estimated by radar. (CTP)”
“Multiple trees and wires down near Everett. (CTP)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Bedford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Everett SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Clearville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NE New Baltimore SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hancock to 18 miles south of Breezewood to 15 miles north of Paw Paw. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 1215 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles west of Hancock, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Inglesmith and Barnes Gap.”
- Hail 0.5" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large road construction signs blown onto roadway blocking both lanes. (CTP)”
- Wind Unknown 2 E Bedford SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Somerset, and Warren Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually taper off through the day.”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bedford County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Bedford County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 63 severe weather events in Bedford County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Bedford County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Bedford County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.