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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near South Charleston, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near South Charleston, WV from April 15, 1996 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 25303 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  South Charleston, WV · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near South Charleston, WV

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2013
6:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .33 ENE Ruth, WV
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2011
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Spring Hill, WV
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2011
2:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 ENE Spring Hill, WV
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2009
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.53 NE Ruth, WV
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2009
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .28 E Ruth, WV
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
9:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Alum Creek, WV
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2006
1:50 PM EST
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was measured at the National Weather Service office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ruth, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2001
7:25 PM EST
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Charleston, WV
0.75″ hail
May 24, 1996
6:28 PM EST
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruth, WV
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1996
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruth, 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 South Charleston, WV

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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Hannon Lane and Chestnut Street in Jefferson. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous flash flood report from 2 SSE South Charleston. Tree down Berry Hills and Double Eagle Dr. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:44 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down along Atlas Road in South Charleston. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on Power Lines on CR-15/15 Chestnut St. Power out in the area as of 315 PM. Storm report time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Kanawha Turnpike at the 4600 block.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down at the intersection of Weberwood Drive and Geary Road near the South Charleston Fire Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2024
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Oakhurst Dr and Atlas Rd intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Deck roof collapsed. Photo included with report on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 4023 Kirby Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Richmond Road and Kanawha Turnpike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
3:13 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
3:03 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on WV Tech Park campus. Weather station recorded 56 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
4:54 PM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kanawha County 911 advised there is a tree down in the 2800 block of Trace Fork Rd in the Davis Creek area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW South Charleston, WV
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2023
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kanawha County 911 has reports of a tree down in the 2200 block of Third Avenue in Charleston. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, WV

1 reports
UNK category
Jun 24, 2019
10:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TREES AND SOME DAMAGE TO HOMES OFF CHILDRESS ROAD IN THE COVENTRY WOODS SUBDIVISION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Alum Creek, 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 · City

South Charleston, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,594
Households6,105
Housing units6,733
Income
Median household income$59,616
$100k+ households35.3%
$150k+ households10.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,775
Attached single-family164
Small multifamily1,016
Large multifamily708
Mobile homes70
Housing mix
Single-family share70.9%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share25.6%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,204
Renter-occupied1,901
Vacant units628
Home value & age
Median home value$144,800
Owner homes $300k+12.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1958
Older-home share77.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,536
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 70 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near South Charleston, WV, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in South Charleston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near South Charleston, WV is 1.00″. It was reported near .33 ENE Ruth, WV on July 12, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in South Charleston — 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 South Charleston address?

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