Hail history for Cambria County, PA

Cambria County has 48 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 17, 1960.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 48 since 1960

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 17, 1960

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 Cambria County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 48 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 28, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2019	2.0″	Hen egg
May 23, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
May 15, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 25, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2015	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 2, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

A strong thunderstorm produced penny-sized hail in Geistown.

May 28, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A severe thunderstorm produced hen egg (2) sized hail at Glendale High School.

May 28, 2019 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A severe thunderstorm produced ping-pong ball sized hail near Colver.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	7	9	9	19	1

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 Cambria County

Has it ever hailed in Cambria County?

Yes — 48 hail events have been recorded for Cambria County, PA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cambria County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cambria County, PA is April 2, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Cambria County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 17, 1960. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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

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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.