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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in West Virginia

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in West Virginia from March 11, 1955 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 26003 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
3,021
Wind Reports
9,884
Tornado Reports
196
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  West Virginia · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in West Virginia

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 13, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Parkersburg, WV
0.70″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
12:43 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Nicholas County · 9,180 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Craigsville, WV
1.50″ hail
Sep 3, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Brooke County · 7,736 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ese Bethany, WV
0.50″ hail
Aug 28, 2026
2:09 AM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Belington, WV
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Shepherdstown
NWS Hail Report Location: Shepherdstown, WV
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Martinsburg, WV
1.25″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail on Tennessee Ave
NWS Hail Report Location: Martinsburg, WV
1.50″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ssw Martinsburg, WV
0.88″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ssw Martinsburg, WV
1.50″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind-driven hail up to ping pong ball size broke windows in the 100 block of Swartz St
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ese Martinsburg, WV
0.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported. Time estimated from radar. Report time 658 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Mineral Wells, WV
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Hampshire County · 10,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Capon Springs, WV
1.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Hampshire County · 10,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Capon Springs, WV
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Hampshire County · 10,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Delray, WV
0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for West Virginia
Hampshire County · 10,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by local media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Nnw Rio, 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 West Virginia

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 14, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Pleasants County · 2,249 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Saint Marys, WV
35 mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Williamstown, WV
54 mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Lubeck, WV
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a power line down. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Chester, WV
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree knocking down a power line in Chester area. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, WV
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
3:29 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
McDowell County · 6,596 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse War, WV
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
3:16 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
McDowell County · 6,596 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Bradshaw, WV
31 mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:51 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Stanaford, WV
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:27 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Greenbrier County · 13,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Meadow Bluff, WV
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:22 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Hillsboro, WV
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:21 PM UTC
Wind report for West Virginia
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Pax, 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 West Virginia

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Pendleton County · 3,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Pendleton County Emergency Manager relayed tree damage consistent with tornado damage which corresponds to an eye witness account of a tornado. Damage started on Kiser Gap Road and extended eastward
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Se Ruddle, WV
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Pendleton County · 3,079 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multidirectional tree damage. Large trees uprooted_ large limbs snapped on the 400 block of Thunder Rd near Seneca Rocks WV_ consistent with rotation signature noted on NWS weather radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Sse Seneca Rocks, WV
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Hampshire County · 10,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multidirectional tree damage_ at least dozens of trees. Large trees uprooted_ large limbs snapped on the 5100 block of route 23/3 near High View WV_ consistent with rotation signature noted on NWS we
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lehew, WV
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Randolph County · 9,004 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of up to 95 mph began just west of Whitmer Road midway up Rich Mountain_ or approximately 2 miles northwest of the town of Whitmer. It then traveled east-s
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Wnw Whitmer, WV
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Hampshire County · 10,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multidirectional tree damage_ at least dozens of trees. Large trees uprooted_ large limbs snapped on the 5100 block of route 23/3 near High View WV_ consistent with rotation signature noted on NWS we
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lehew, WV
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
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 West Virginia
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
Jul 21, 2026
5:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 tornado tracked an estimated 1.8 miles down a hillside_ across Leatherbark Rd and then up the adjacent hillside snapping large_ mature hardwood trees and causing minor roof damage to a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Grantsville, WV
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of up to 110 mph began near Richman Rd and traveled east about 1.1 miles lifting just prior to Bud Edge Rd. A barn was destroyed... double-wide had siding damage and windows blown out... and mature... healthy locust trees were snapped and uprooted along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Tygart Lake State, WV
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
10:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Marion County · 20,323 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: KD8FDD reports tornado on ground on Speedway Avenue. Nearby house suffered damage from falling trees. Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Fairmont, WV
UNK category
May 13, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Preston County · 11,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 4:31pm on May... 13th... a strong thunderstorm moved across Preston County and produced one tornado... as confirmed by video footage along Wagner Lane. There was confirmation of a touchdown. Based on hardwood tree damage... the maximum estimated wind speed was 80 to 85mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Reedsville, WV
UNK category
Apr 29, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Fayette County · 14,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado began in the Pine Grove community of Fayette County... skipping along a 5 mile path in an east-southeasterly direction... lifting near the intersection of Mountain Vista Dr and US 60 in the Lookout Community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Fayetteville, WV
UNK category
Sep 27, 2024
3:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Summers County · 5,276 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: trees and power lines down... roofs of of garages.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Pipestem, WV
UNK category
Sep 25, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Hillsboro, WV
UNK category
Aug 9, 2024
3:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for West Virginia
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed EF-0 tornado with 80 mph estimated peak winds. Estimated maximum path width was 150 yards. Estimated path length was 0.3 miles
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Tomahawk, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · State

West Virginia area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,784,462
Households721,448
Housing units859,653
Income
Median household income$57,917
$100k+ households33.3%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached608,242
Attached single-family21,681
Small multifamily68,391
Large multifamily41,802
Mobile homes118,691
Housing mix
Single-family share70.8%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share12.8%
Mobile-home share13.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied536,082
Renter-occupied185,366
Vacant units138,205
Home value & age
Median home value$155,600
Owner homes $300k+16.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars662,286
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in West Virginia

26003 187
Wheeling, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26554 170
Fairmont, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25411 151
Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26508 141
Cheat Lake, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26201 136
Buckhannon, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25526 123
Hurricane, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26301 120
Clarksburg, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26501 114
Westover, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26354 109
Grafton, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26041 107
Moundsville, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25427 94
Hedgesville, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26101 94
Parkersburg, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26416 90
Philippi, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26452 90
Weston, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25801 88
Beckley, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25276 86
Spencer, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25177 85
St. Albans, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
24901 84
Lewisburg, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3,021 hail, 9,884 wind, and 196 tornado reports in West Virginia, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in West Virginia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in West Virginia is 4.50″. It was reported near Welch, WV on July 9, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in West Virginia — 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 West Virginia and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in West Virginia — 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 West Virginia address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in West Virginia — 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 West Virginia address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in West Virginia — 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 across West Virginia, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in West Virginia, 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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