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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Raleigh County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Raleigh County, WV from April 19, 1959 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 25801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
114
Wind Reports
217
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Raleigh County, WV · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Raleigh County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
8:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Daniels, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Beaver, WV
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2022
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Mabscott, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME MATCHED UP WITH RADAR. CALL CAME IN FROM AN OLD NWS EMPLOYEE THAT SAW THE REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sophia, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SOPHIA. TIME MATCHED UP WITH RADAR. CALL CAME IN FROM AN OLD NWS EMPLOYEE THAT SAW THE REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sophia, WV
1.50″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF INCH LARGER THAN A QUARTER NEAR HOTCHKISS... WV.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Twin Falls State P, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
7:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED BLOWING HAIL AND THAT HAIL WAS COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ghent, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
6:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR BRAGG.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Shady Spring, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
9:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL AND WIND BLEW GUTTERS OFF HOUSE
NWS Hail Report Location: Bradley, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
9:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Beckley, WV
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2016
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER.... TOOK VIDEO WITH TIMESTAMP.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lester, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2016
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FELL ALONG LESTER HIGHWAY NORTH OF MULLINS NEAR HOTCHKISS
NWS Hail Report Location: Hotchkiss, WV
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Beckley, WV
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
9:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shady Spg, WV
1.25″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
9:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Coal City, 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 Raleigh County

30 reports
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31 mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Stanaford, WV
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Pax, WV
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane of Tams Highway. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Rhodell, WV
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Sophia, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Piney View, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Coal City, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Beckley Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Mabscott, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Lester, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road near the intersection of James Street and Carleton Street. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Mabscott, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Piney View, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down along New River Road near Hinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Ssw Meadow Bridge, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Ssw Meadow Bridge, WV
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Tilden Road south of Beckley. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Beaver, WV
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on lines on New River Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Meadow Bridge, WV
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Rockhouse Rd. blocking one lane in Fairdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Glen Daniel, 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 Raleigh County

7 reports
EF2 category
Oct 7, 2014
9:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF2 tornado touched down near the community of Odd. This path is across terrain with an elevation of 2700 to 2800 feet and is just north of Flat Top Mountain. ||The maximum wind gust estimated by the survey was 125 mph.||On Route 33 a well built garage or outbuilding, with a bolted foundation, was completely destroyed. An entire couch from that building was blown across the street and wrapped around a tree. About 10 to 20 houses, including mobile homes, had minor roof and porch damage. A few barns and outbuildings were damaged. At least 2 vehicles were destroyed. A new pickup truck was smashed by a fallen tree. Another car was hit by fallen trees. One parked school bus had its front windshield broken. ||Hundreds of large healthy trees were blown down. Exposed trees were blown down or uprooted. Trees more protected by the terrain had their tops sheared off. Power outages to several hundred people occurred. Roads were closed by the fallen trees. The local telephone company had around 20 poles damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 S Willibet, WV
F1 category
Jul 9, 1980
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F3 category
Apr 4, 1974
2:26 AM CST
Tornado report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F3 category
Apr 4, 1974
2:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F0 category
Apr 17, 1967
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F1 category
Mar 14, 1967
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F1 category
Apr 19, 1959
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh County · 25,660 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

Raleigh County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population73,666
Households29,062
Housing units34,637
Income
Median household income$52,055
$100k+ households31.4%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached25,660
Attached single-family616
Small multifamily1,384
Large multifamily1,453
Mobile homes5,514
Housing mix
Single-family share74.1%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share8.2%
Mobile-home share15.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,694
Renter-occupied7,368
Vacant units5,575
Home value & age
Median home value$142,600
Owner homes $300k+11.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars26,393
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Raleigh County

25801 88
Beckley, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25951 68
Hinton, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25813 48
Beaver, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25880 36
Bradley, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25865 26
Lester, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25921 21
Coal City, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25918 15
Shady Spring, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25825 12
Shady Spring, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25140 10
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25969 10
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25209 8
Whitesville, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25817 8
Bolt, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25827 8
Crab Orchard, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25844 8
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25920 7
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25843 5
Ghent, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25902 5
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25823 4
Coal City, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 114 hail, 217 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Raleigh 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 Raleigh County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Raleigh County is 3.00″. It was reported near Piney View, WV on July 23, 1962.

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

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

I am selling a home in Raleigh 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 Raleigh County address?

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