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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Putnam County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Putnam County, WV from August 9, 1969 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 25526 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
82
Wind Reports
314
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
3.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Putnam County, WV · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Putnam County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Poca, WV
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2026
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Poca, WV
1.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Kenna, WV
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Poca, WV
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scott Depot, WV
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail dented cars and house siding.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Hurricane, WV
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Teays Valley, WV
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Hurricane, WV
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Teays Valley, WV
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hurricane, WV
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Bancroft, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED. POSSIBLE CAR DAMAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Bancroft, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL. ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 40-50 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Bancroft, WV
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2022
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY A TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Eleanor, WV
1.25″ hail
Mar 23, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Hurricane, 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 Putnam County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and lines came down in the 2700 block of Rocky Step Road in Scott Depot and hit two cars. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Winfield, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along McClane Pike about two miles out from Route 62_ just past Wilkie Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Winfield, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking State Route 34 in the 4200 block. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Eleanor, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane of traffic in 11200 block of Winfield Road near the Winfield High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Winfield, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in 2200 block of Staves Branch Road_ Fraziers Bottom. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Buffalo, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking left lane of traffic on Lock 9 Road at Charleston Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Buffalo, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway at Hurricane Creek Road and Bear Paw Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Eleanor, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road near the intersection of Matthews Road and Grandview Ridge Road. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nne Winfield, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNE Cross Lanes. Tree down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Cross Lanes, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ENE Teays Valley. Tree down at Rocky Step Road adn Country Cove Est.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Teays Valley, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line and Peach Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Hurricane, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking on lane of SR 34.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Winfield, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Rocky Step Road adn Country Cove Est.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Teays Valley, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Cross Lanes, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Winfield Road_ blocking the south bound lane. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Eleanor, 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 Putnam County

9 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2024
8:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado occurred behind Winfield Elementary School causing mostly tree damage but also damaging one home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Winfield, WV
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
3:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 Tornado with maximum winds of 115 mph confirmed with a track of about 8 miles extending from Cross Lanes... West Virginia to just south of the community of Wallace... West Virginia. This was a non-continuous path of with three notable damage locations.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Nitro, WV
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
2:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short duration EF0 tornado confirmed with maximum winds of 80 mph in the Buffalo area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Buffalo, WV
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
2:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A EF1 tornado confirmed south of Eleanor to Bancroft with a non-continuous path and maximum winds of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Eleanor, WV
F0 category
Aug 9, 2000
7:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: State Police sighted a short lived tornado along Route 35, just down the river from the Winfield Locks. No structures were damaged. The road was littered with tree branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Winfield, WV
F1 category
Oct 13, 1999
6:36 PM EST
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The brief tornado touched down on Virginia Ave in the western limits of Hurricane. One house and its detached garage sustained significant damage. A wall to the garage collapsed, but the 2 men inside escaped without being injured. The location was on the left side of a longer damage path caused by straight line winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Hurricane, WV
F1 category
Jun 2, 1998
2:16 PM EST
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Mason/Putnam County line about 2 miles west of Pliny and uprooted large trees mainly south of County Route 9.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Pliny, WV
F0 category
Dec 8, 1978
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F1 category
Aug 9, 1969
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Putnam County, WV
Putnam County · 18,551 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Putnam County

Hurricane, WV 102
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Teays Valley, WV 69
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Buffalo, WV 48
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Poca, WV 48
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Winfield, WV 44
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Eleanor, WV 37
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Hometown, WV 28
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Bancroft, WV 15
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Raymond City, WV 5
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Putnam County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population57,250
Households22,765
Housing units24,891
Income
Median household income$77,871
$100k+ households42.6%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,551
Attached single-family535
Small multifamily1,565
Large multifamily784
Mobile homes3,402
Housing mix
Single-family share74.5%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share13.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied18,824
Renter-occupied3,941
Vacant units2,126
Home value & age
Median home value$214,200
Owner homes $300k+24.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1988
Older-home share37.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,877
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Putnam County

25526 123
Hurricane, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25177 85
St. Albans, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25213 64
Winfield, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25560 45
Teays Valley, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25523 42
Hamlin, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25159 34
Poca, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25123 33
Leon, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25124 29
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25143 28
Nitro, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25082 26
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25033 19
Buffalo, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25168 19
Hometown, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25510 18
Culloden, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25070 12
Eleanor, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25245 6
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25011 1
Bancroft, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 82 hail, 314 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Putnam County is 3.25″. It was reported near Hurricane, WV on June 21, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Putnam 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 Putnam County address?

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