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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Berkeley County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Berkeley County, WV from June 19, 1964 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 25427 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
99
Wind Reports
326
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Berkeley County, WV · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Berkeley County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
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 Berkeley County, WV
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 Berkeley County, WV
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 Berkeley County, WV
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 Berkeley County, WV
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
1.25″ hail
May 3, 2025
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Martinsburg Arpt, WV
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was observed near Spring Mills.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Hedgesville, WV
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were several reports of hail up to quarter size in Falling Waters.
NWS Hail Report Location: Falling Waters, WV
1.25″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
5:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public estimated hail up to half dollar size near Spring Mills... WV. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Falling Waters, WV
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
5:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports quarter sized hail near intersection of Berkeley Station Rd and Bedington Rd in Berkeley... WV. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Berkeley, WV
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
5:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail near Back Creek south of Tomahawk... WV. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Tomahawk, WV
1.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports hail of at least ping pong ball size east of Shanghai along Tuscarora Pike. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Arden, WV
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail along Back Creek Valley road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Jones Springs, WV
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
5:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports quarter-sized hail in Shanghai. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shanghai, WV
1.25″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports of quarter to dollar sized hail in Falling Waters... WV. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Falling Waters, 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 Berkeley County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the 1700 block of WV-9 Edwin Miller Blvd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Berkeley, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the 1300 block of Rock Cliff Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house in the 200 block of Brookdale Ave
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the 100 block of Old Mill Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway in the 200 block of Gloucester Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down in the 100 block of CR-9/56 S Raleigh St
NWS Wind Report Location: Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the 7200 block of CR-30 Arden Nollville Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted and into a house. Multiple trees down into yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down in the 100 block of Iroquois Trl
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the 100 block of N Georgia Ave
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway near the intersection of CR-9/11 Welltown Rd and CR-13 Dry Run Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches and utility wires downed
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house in the 1000 block of Lovelace Way
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Martinsburg, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway on Sunken Bridge Ln at Arden Nollville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Arden, WV
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line in the 10000 block of VA-45 Apple Harvest Dr
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Arden, 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 Berkeley County

14 reports
UNK category
Aug 9, 2024
3:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
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
UNK category
Jun 5, 2024
8:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video sent of tornado on the ground... likely near Route 9 and Short Road near the Berkeley/Jefferson County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Kearneysville, WV
UNK category
Jun 5, 2024
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed EF-0 tornado with 75 mph estimated peak winds. Estimated maximum path width was 65 yards. Estimated path length was 0.85 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Inwood, WV
UNK category
Jun 5, 2024
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees down along Emery lane in Inwood.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Inwood, WV
EF0 category
Jul 13, 2014
6:37 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was estimated to have touched down at approximately 737 PM EDT in the 500 Block of Tub Run Hollow Road. Extensive tree damage occurred in this area. Several dozen trees were snapped and topped and another was uprooted near a house. The tree debris pattern was convergent in nature indicating tornadic rotation. The tornado traveled approximately 130 yards towards the north northeast along Tub Run Hollow Road where it snapped and topped additional trees on both sides of the road before lifting at approximately 738 PM EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.47 WNW Glengary, WV
EF1 category
Jun 8, 2014
7:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was estimated to have touched down around 841 PM EDT near the 1100 Block of Carolina Street, where it lifted off a 10 foot by 20 food section of front porch roof of a residence. This roof panel came to rest on the top of the same house. The tornado continued moving east producing scattered tree damage. Two trees fell on a house near Porter Street and South Kentucky Avenue. More tree damage, large limbs from topped trees was found in an area bounded by Winchester Ave, South Raleigh Street and Silver Lane and East South Street.||After crossing South Raleigh Street, the most concentrated storm damage was found. Dozens of trees were either topped or snapped on the grounds of Historic Boydville Manor in the 600 Block South Queen Street. A large HVAC panel from a nearby business was found embedded in the ground behind a cottage located on the grounds of the manor. Two eyewitness accounts there confirmed hearing a loud freight train noise at the time of the damage and reported high winds blowing from different directions. At these locations, peak winds were estimated at 90 mph and the tornado was its widest at approximately 100 yards.||After crossing South Queen Street, several large trees were topped between Queen Street and the railroad tracks and along either side of East Addition Street. From this point no further damage east of the railroad tracks was observed by the survey team. The tornado was estimated to have quickly lifted around 844 PM EDT...a total of three minutes on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .72 NW Martinsburg, WV
F2 category
Sep 17, 2004
6:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Darkesville in southern Berkeley County. The F2 tornado produced extensive structural damage to homes and businesses in the area. The storm traveled north and toppled tractor trailers and vehicles on Interstate-81. At least 6 people were injured from the automobile accidents.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Darkesville, WV
F0 category
May 21, 2004
8:14 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado damaged trees in Arden.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Arden, WV
F1 category
Jul 30, 1998
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Bunker Hill, WV
F1 category
Jun 16, 1998
5:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Martinsburg, WV
F0 category
Jun 16, 1998
4:43 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Ridgeway, WV
F1 category
Aug 17, 1994
4:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Route 9 and Benspeck Road, a 0.25 of a mile west of Hedgesville. The tornado damaged three homes partially destroying one. It destroyed a shed and uprooted some large pine trees. The path length was estimated at 2 miles long and 100 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F1 category
Oct 2, 1979
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F0 category
Jul 20, 1979
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Berkeley County, WV
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 · County

Berkeley County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population126,165
Households49,384
Housing units52,511
Income
Median household income$77,329
$100k+ households45.0%
$150k+ households17.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached35,174
Attached single-family6,264
Small multifamily3,641
Large multifamily1,894
Mobile homes5,501
Housing mix
Single-family share67.0%
Attached-home share11.9%
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share10.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied37,234
Renter-occupied12,150
Vacant units3,127
Home value & age
Median home value$248,000
Owner homes $300k+32.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1995
Older-home share29.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars46,795
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 99 hail, 326 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Berkeley County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Berkeley County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Berkeley County is 1.75″. It was reported near .87 NNE Union Corner, WV on May 3, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Berkeley County — 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 Berkeley County address?

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