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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Ritchie County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Ritchie County, WV from March 13, 1967 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 26456 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
187
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ritchie County, WV · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Ritchie County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large amount of hail in the Pennsboro area. Also several trees and lines down as well. Fire Department currently out assessing damages.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pennsboro, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BIGGEST HAIL STONE SIZE OF A QUATER. NICKLE SIZE HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pennsboro, WV
1.25″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL DAMAGE TO ROOF SHINGLES AND SIDING ON ROUTE 74 NEAR RITCHIE/TYLER COUNTY LINE. ALSO PLOWING 2 TO 3 INCHES OF HAIL ACCUMULATION ON ROUTE 74 BETWEEN MOUNTAIN AND PENNSBORO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Mountain, WV
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2018
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY NICKEL SIZE BUT A FEW UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hazelgreen, WV
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA-SIZED WITH GOLF BALL SIZED MIXED IN
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CALLED SPOTTER... HAIL ONGOING
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrisville, WV
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK FAN POSTED VIDEO
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Harrisville, WV
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK FAN POSTED VIDEO
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrisville, WV
1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as half dollars fell, including along Route 74.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 ESE Prunty, WV
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2007
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Beatrice, WV
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
6:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ellenboro, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
10:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Smithville, WV
0.88″ hail
Jun 29, 2006
2:10 PM EST
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pullman, WV
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2004
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Nutters Farm, WV
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2004
6:12 PM EST
Hail report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along Route 16.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Harrisville, 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 Ritchie County

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Auburn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Pullman, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Pullman Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Pullman, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on Windy Ridge Rd. Time of damage estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N North Bend State Pa, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shields Hill Rd blocked by trees. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Cairo, WV
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Gnats Run Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Pennsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bonds Creek Road about a mile before Route 74.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Pennsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and lines down on Mount Zion Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Pullman, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Ellenboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellenboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Branch Laurel Fork Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Auburn, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocking the road on West Virginia 74. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Pullman, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Holbrook Road in the 2000 block. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Pullman, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down near Stewarts Run Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Ellenboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Industrial Park Road blocking the roadway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Pennsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down near Mountain Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Pennsboro, WV
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree_ powerlines and transformer down along Union Ridge Road in Ellenboro. Transformer and pole broke. Time estimate from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Pennsboro, 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 Ritchie County

2 reports
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
5:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 tornado tracked an estimated 1.8 miles down a hillside_ across Leatherbark Rd and then up the adjacent hillside snapping large_ mature hardwood trees and causing minor roof damage to a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Grantsville, WV
EF1 category
Jul 27, 2014
6:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County · 3,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF1 tornado along the Left Fork of French Creek in Pleasants County crossed Old State Road and continued into northern Ritchie County. The maximum gusts were near 100 mph in Ritchie County too. The path ended near Route 16. The total path length in both counties was just over 4 miles.||A single family house had damage to windows and roofing. Large trees were snapped. Thankfully, there were no fatalities or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.95 W Finch, 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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Harrisville, WV 51
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Ritchie County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,372
Households3,327
Housing units4,187
Income
Median household income$50,256
$100k+ households27.6%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,028
Attached single-family36
Small multifamily117
Large multifamily26
Mobile homes974
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share3.4%
Mobile-home share23.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,803
Renter-occupied524
Vacant units860
Home value & age
Median home value$107,800
Owner homes $300k+9.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,124
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Ritchie County

26456 78
West Union, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26362 68
Harrisville, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26170 66
St. Marys, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26415 66
Pennsboro, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26143 53
Newark, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26337 29
Cairo, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26346 24
Ellenboro, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26137 10
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26421 9
Pullman, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26161 8
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26148 7
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26178 6
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26325 5
Auburn, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26327 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 187 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Ritchie County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ritchie County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Ritchie County is 1.75″. It was reported near Hazelgreen, WV on May 14, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ritchie 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 Ritchie County address?

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