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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Jefferson County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Jefferson County, WV from August 26, 1965 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
65
Wind Reports
303
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jefferson County, WV · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Jefferson County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Shepherdstown
NWS Hail Report Location: Shepherdstown, WV
2.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple social media reports of quarter to golfball size hail in the Shenandoah Junction and Uvilla areas_ with one photo of a hailstone around twice the size of a quarter. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Shenandoah Junctio, WV
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Charles Town, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2025
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charles Town, WV
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2023
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Shenandoah Junction and Shepherdstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Shenandoah Juncti, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
7:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN HARPER'S FERRY
NWS Hail Report Location: Harpers Ferry, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Shepherdstown, WV
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charles Town, WV
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2018
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND BLOWN HAIL DAMAGED SIDING AND WINDOWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Bloomery, WV
2.50″ hail
May 14, 2018
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEASURED OFF MIDDLEWAY PIKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Ranson, WV
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2018
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Middleway, WV
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Ranson, WV
1.25″ hail
May 14, 2018
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Middleway, WV
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2018
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Summit Point, WV
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Ranson, 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 Jefferson County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Flowing Springs Road at Job Corps Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Shenandoah Juncti, WV
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Oxbow Court.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Wickliffe, WV
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection of Flowing Springs Road and Flowing Acres Road/Briar Run Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Ranson, WV
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 reports of trees down just east of Charles Town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Ranson, WV
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
3:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in 1100 block of Morgan Grove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Shepherdstown, WV
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees were down in Harpers Ferry.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harpers Ferry, WV
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and wires down near Harpers Ferry.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Bakerton, WV
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Rippon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rippon, WV
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the 1600 block of CR-38 Smith Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rippon, WV
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Shepherdstown Pike at Spring Retreat Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Moler Crossroads, WV
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on wires on CR-13/2 Lloyd Road at Grouse Knoll Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Rippon, WV
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down on CR-28 Bakerton Road near Allens Wonderland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Bakerton, WV
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down in Charles Town. About 35 to 50 trees were down across all of Jefferson County as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charles Town, WV
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down on CR-340/4 Marlow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Millville, WV
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blew down near the intersection of CR-17 Flowing Springs Road and CR-17/2 Melvin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Shenandoah Juncti, 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 Jefferson County

8 reports
UNK category
Jun 5, 2024
8:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornadic signature on radar from circulation crossing Potomac Farms Drive & Comegy Drive. Multiple trees down with road closed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Shepherdstown, WV
UNK category
Jun 5, 2024
8:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornadic signature on radar from circulation crossing Kearneysville Pike & Shveda Way. Multiple trees down with road closed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Shepherdstown, WV
UNK category
May 3, 2021
10:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** EF-1. PEAK WIND 90 MPH. PATH LENGTH 1.8 MILES. PATH WIDTH 125 YARDS. 6:27PM - 6:32PM
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Ranson, WV
UNK category
Jul 6, 2017
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO. SIGN DAMAGED AT JEFFERSON CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER. BARNS DAMAGED AT HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT CHARLES TOWN RACES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Ranson, WV
F1 category
Sep 17, 2004
6:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down in western Jefferson County. The tornado produced intermittent damage on a 2 mile stretch. Home owners reported moderate roof and siding damage and several large, healthy trees felled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Middleway, WV
F0 category
Jul 9, 2003
12:52 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged buildings and trees along its 4 mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Summit Pt, WV
F2 category
Nov 16, 1989
4:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
UNK category
Aug 26, 1965
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson County · 19,088 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

Jefferson County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population58,546
Households21,978
Housing units24,276
Income
Median household income$95,523
$100k+ households45.8%
$150k+ households21.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached19,088
Attached single-family1,669
Small multifamily1,231
Large multifamily776
Mobile homes1,512
Housing mix
Single-family share78.6%
Attached-home share6.9%
Multifamily share8.3%
Mobile-home share6.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,416
Renter-occupied4,562
Vacant units2,298
Home value & age
Median home value$324,500
Owner homes $300k+55.3%
Owner homes $500k+16.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1990
Older-home share37.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,739
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 65 hail, 303 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Jefferson County is 2.75″. It was reported near Kearneysville, WV on May 26, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County address?

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