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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hancock County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hancock County, WV from April 14, 1974 through September 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 26047 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
173
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hancock County, WV · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hancock County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2026
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: picture provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Newell, WV
1.50″ hail
Mar 22, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported with picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chester, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Stratton, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
5:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Cumberland, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
5:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Cumberland, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
5:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Cumberland, WV
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2024
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Cumberland, WV
1.50″ hail
Mar 28, 2020
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Weirton, WV
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
7:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Manchester, WV
2.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
6:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Newell, WV
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 E New Cumberland, WV
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2014
6:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNE Weirton, WV
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
6:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Weirton Hgts, WV
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2013
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 E Weirton, WV
1.50″ hail
Jul 23, 2013
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 E Weirton, 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 Hancock County

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UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
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 Hancock County, WV
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
Aug 16, 2026
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Weirton, WV
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hardin Run Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Cumberland, WV
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on North 12th street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Weirton, WV
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hardin Run Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene New Cumberland, WV
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2025
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Siding damage to a home on Liberty Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Weirton, WV
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Veterans Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Chester, WV
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Veterans Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE New Cumberland, WV
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Siding removed off home on Miller Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Weirton, WV
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down blocking roads
NWS Wind Report Location: New Cumberland, WV
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Weirton. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weirton, WV
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Weirton with pea size hail. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weirton, WV
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Weirton, WV
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down
NWS Wind Report Location: Weirton, 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 Hancock County

2 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Strong tornado damage (EF2+) found in Fairhaven WV area. Significant damage to homes... barns... and trees. TDS on KPBZ WSR-88D seen at 0514z and 0516z volume scans in this area. Survey remains in progress and final ratings will come at later time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Chester, WV
UNK category
May 8, 2024
5:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, WV
Hancock County · 11,191 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 Inj *** One woman was injured by broken glass along International Drive and taken to the hospital.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fairhaven, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Hancock County

New Cumberland, WV 81
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Weirton, WV 71
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Chester, WV 49
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Hancock County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,658
Households12,891
Housing units14,218
Income
Median household income$61,017
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,191
Attached single-family444
Small multifamily994
Large multifamily512
Mobile homes1,023
Housing mix
Single-family share78.7%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share7.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,623
Renter-occupied3,268
Vacant units1,327
Home value & age
Median home value$119,600
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1959
Older-home share81.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,039
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Hancock County

26047 81
New Cumberland, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26062 60
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26034 50
Chester, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26056 7
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26050 4
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 43 hail, 173 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Hancock County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hancock County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hancock County is 2.00″. It was reported near .87 SE Newell, WV on May 14, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hancock 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 Hancock County address?

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