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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 26416

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 26416 from January 13, 1976 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 26416 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 26416

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2021
2:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL AND SENT US A VIDEO ALONG WITH A PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Philippi, WV
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2017
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IN CLEMTOWN
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Moatsville, WV
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED HIGH WINDS AS WELL BUT WAS NOT SURE OF SPEED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Philippi, WV
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2017
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IN CLEMTOWN
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Moatsville, WV
0.88″ hail
Aug 1, 2015
12:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Philippi, WV
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Philippi, WV
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 SSE Philippi, WV
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2011
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Philippi, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
4:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Philippi, WV
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2005
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Philippi, WV
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2004
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Philippi, WV
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Philippi, WV
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2000
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arden, WV
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2000
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tygart Jct, WV
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 1999
1:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The county emergency manager reported 172 residences were damaged, mostly from the hail. A fewlocations had street flooding from the downpour and gusty winds. The Belington Industrial Park sustained damage. The most concentrated damage was around Calhoun, Corley, and Mount Liberty. Estimated of hail damage to upwards of 500 vehicles were received. Over 100 of these vehicles were located at the Philippi Barbour High School. A few windows were also broken at the high school.
NWS Hail Report Location: Philippi, WV
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 26416

68 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on power line and tore it from house and took down power pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Tygart Lake State, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Peel Tree Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking all lanes along Nestor Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nnw Montrose, WV
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in and around the Philippi area including one fallen onto an unoccupied vehicle in the 2000 block of Arden Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Arden Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down west end of county including Audra Road near Belington... Hickory Corner Rd near Philippi and Camp Run Rd near Flemington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Philippi, WV
UNK mph
May 13, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along with several branches. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2025
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SW Philippi. Top of maple tree snapped off and blocking one lane of Buckhannon Road. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2025
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Philippi. Couple of lines reported down. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Philippi, WV
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down on Pleasant Creek Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Flemington, WV
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking 4H Camp Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Philippi, WV
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on house and also sticks out onto Switzer Drive. Tree does not pierce the roof as far as the resident could see. Tree is also on power lines but power is still on at the residence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Philippi, WV
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 26416

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado tracked 0.3 miles along railroad tracks south of Taylors Drain Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Philippi, WV
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado occurred near Taylors Drain Road with maximum estimated winds of up to 85 mph. Numerous hardwood trees were either uprooted or snapped along the track of the tornado. Some of the hard
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Philippi, WV
UNK category
Jun 26, 2016
1:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 26416
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE SURVEY AND VIDEO CONFIRMS TORNADO 4.3 MILES EAST OF PHILIPPI ALONG ROUTE 38. SEVERAL LARGE TREES WERE SNAPPEND AND UPROOTED WITH SIDING DAMAGE TO A HOME. A FEW FLATBED TRAILERS WERE FLIPPED AND ONE HOME SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE FROM A FALLEN TREE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Philippi, WV
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 26416 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,157
Households2,947
Housing units3,485
Income
Median household income$48,740
$100k+ households26.7%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,525
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily369
Large multifamily52
Mobile homes531
Housing mix
Single-family share72.5%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share15.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,273
Renter-occupied674
Vacant units538
Home value & age
Median home value$136,500
Owner homes $300k+7.2%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share60.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,820
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 26416 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 68 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 26416, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 26416?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 26416 is 1.75″. It was reported near Philippi, WV on August 2, 1988.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 26416 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 26416 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 26416 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 26416 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 26416 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 26416 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 26416 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 26416, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 26416, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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