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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pocahontas County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pocahontas County, WV from July 21, 1971 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 24986 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
79
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pocahontas County, WV · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Pocahontas County

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Hillsboro, WV
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated sizes between 1.5-1.75in. Time based on report/radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Hillsboro, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
6:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL. ALSO A LOT OF SMALL HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Minnehaha Springs, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL IN THE NORTHERN END OF THE COUNTY... ESPECIALLY THE DURBIN... BARTOW... GREEN BANK AREA. HAIL COVERED THE GROUND AND WAS QUARTER-SIZE IN DURBIN... TO MARBLE- AND PEA-SIZE IN GREEN BANK. REPORT FROM EMPLOYEE OF GREEN BANK OBSERVATORY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Durbin, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STILL OCCURING AT TIME OF CALL (3 MIN).
NWS Hail Report Location: Marlinton, WV
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FELL 6 MILES ESE OF MARLINTON ALONG STATE ROUTE 39
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Marlinton, WV
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Durbin, WV
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Frost, WV
0.88″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SE Marlinton, WV
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Frost, WV
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail completely covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SE Marlinton, WV
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2011
4:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marlinton, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2011
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bartow, WV
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNE Marlinton, WV
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
4:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 ESE Linwood, 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 Pocahontas County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
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
1:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
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
Aug 17, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line causing 1626 outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Hillsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down with lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Marlinton, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Huntersville Road between Lutheran Church and Walt Helmrick in Minnehah Springs. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Se Marlinton, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees down in the 8000 block of Denmar Road just south of the Old Droop Church. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ssw Hillsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Huntersville Road at Beaver Creek Road across from the F and F Service Center in Huntersville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Marlinton, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking Woodrow Road between Sawdust Road and Upper Hatchery Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and lines down on Russell Scott Road and Elmer Wymer Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across sunset Road in the 70 block. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Marlinton, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted in 8000 block of North Edray Rd behind church.. Power lines also down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Snowshoe, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking Beverage Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Snowshoe, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking Route 39 about a quarter mile west of the old bar on Stamping Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Snowshoe, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and lines down blocking Lobelia Road in the 3000 block. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Hillsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and lines down on Brush Country Road. Line on fire. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Marlinton, 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 Pocahontas County

1 reports
UNK category
Sep 25, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Hillsboro, 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 · County

Pocahontas County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,855
Households3,092
Housing units6,846
Income
Median household income$41,200
$100k+ households23.4%
$150k+ households6.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,402
Attached single-family185
Small multifamily199
Large multifamily1,002
Mobile homes1,026
Housing mix
Single-family share64.3%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share17.5%
Mobile-home share15.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,569
Renter-occupied523
Vacant units3,754
Home value & age
Median home value$139,400
Owner homes $300k+12.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1982
Older-home share45.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,859
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Pocahontas County

24986 58
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24954 34
Marlinton, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
24946 15
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24920 10
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24927 10
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26209 9
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26264 9
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26294 8
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24934 6
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24944 4
Green Bank, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
24915 3
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24924 3
Marlinton, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26291 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 79 wind, and 1 tornado reports in Pocahontas County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pocahontas County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pocahontas County is 1.75″. It was reported near Thornwood, WV on July 14, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County address?

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