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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Wayne County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Wayne County, WV from July 22, 1962 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 25701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
72
Wind Reports
218
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wayne County, WV · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Wayne County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter near Crum... WV measured half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Kermit, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2025
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Wayne, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED TO BE COVERING THE GROUND. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Fort Gay, WV
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE 911 CENTER IN WAYNE COUNTY REPORTED A HAIL SIZE OF A QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, WV
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, WV
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, WV
1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
7:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as ping pong balls fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SSW Doane, WV
0.88″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
12:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell at East Lynn Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 N Stiltner, WV
0.88″ hail
Sep 26, 2012
6:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Kenova, WV
0.88″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Wayne, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kenova, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 E Kellogg, WV
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SSE East Lynn, WV
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .42 SW Cove Gap, WV
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ft Gay, 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 Wayne County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Two Mile Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Wayne, WV
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 customers without power due to tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Fort Gay, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree blew into a house along Buck Fork Road. There are reports of a mile long swath of trees snapped in the East Lynn area. Multiple trees down along Mt Union Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Beech Fork State, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on an outbuilding on Beech Fork Road causing damage. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Se Beech Fork State P, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house on Buck Fork Road_ with other tree damage reported in the area. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Beech Fork State, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne East Lynn Lake, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to a couple of trees reported. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Beech Fork State, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees reported down on Grassy Lick Road. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Beech Fork State Pa, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Swaths of tree damage observed on Buck Fork Road_ Mount Union Road_ and Cherry Branch Road were caused by one or more microbursts. This was determined by a storm survey conducted with the help of dro
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Beech Fork State, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Mill Branch Road. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Ceredo, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large tree down on West Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Burlington, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and power lines down blocking Shoals Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Wayne, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down at the intersection of WV Route 152 and Midville Heights Road in Lavalette. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Beech Fork State, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree blew down power lines at Cloverleaf Lane and Garrett Creek Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Wayne, WV
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Sycamore Street in Kenova. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kenova, 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 Wayne County

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
2:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado... basically a strong eddy at the end of a microburst... occurred along 5th Street Road. Tree and structural damage in this valley showed strong rotation with damage consistent with an EF1 tornado. Several structures were damaged or destroyed and extensive tree damage occurred. The tornado climbed the ridge to the east of 5th Street Road and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Huntington, WV
EF3 category
Mar 2, 2012
6:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Tug Fork River from Lawrence County, Kentucky and enter Wayne County. Numerous trees were blown down near Glenhayes. The tornado passed between Dunlow and Radnor, then into the Kiahsville and Cove Gap vicinity along Route 37. In the Dunlow vicinity, the damage was from hilltop to hilltop, just over a half mile wide. In that vicinity, about 5 homes were destroyed with 1 sustaining major damage. At least 3 vehicles were damaged in Dunlow. The East Lynn Lake campground vicinity saw toppled trees and damage to electric and phone lines. Approximately 15 homes were destroyed with 7 sustaining major damage around Kiahsville and Cove Gap. The homes included mobile homes and manufactured structures. A 2 story house lost its roof, plus several of the outside walls and an interior wall. The hillsides and narrow roads were littered with uprooted trees, tangled power lines, sheets of metal roofing, and damaged vehicles. A resident near Cove Gap said, we never thought anything like this would get in here. It got in and it didn't want to leave. I guess it wasn't here that long, but it seemed like forever. ||Ironically, it may have been a local funeral that saved lives. A funeral was being held in the community of Wayne that evening for a local Cove Gap resident. Several neighbors attended the funeral and were not at home when the storm hit. When they returned, they found their homes damaged. The tornado then traveled into Lincoln County where it weakened and finally dissipated.||A maximum wind speed of 138 mph was estimated by the survey team in the Dunlow vicinity, resulting in a low end EF3 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .97 NNW Glenhayes, WV
F0 category
Jun 5, 1973
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F3 category
Apr 8, 1965
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne County, WV
Wayne County · 13,287 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 Wayne County

Wayne, WV 85
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Fort Gay, WV 52
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Ceredo, WV 42
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Crum, WV 34
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Wayne County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,498
Households15,550
Housing units18,238
Income
Median household income$55,539
$100k+ households32.2%
$150k+ households9.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,287
Attached single-family52
Small multifamily893
Large multifamily375
Mobile homes3,612
Housing mix
Single-family share72.9%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share7.0%
Mobile-home share19.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,046
Renter-occupied3,504
Vacant units2,688
Home value & age
Median home value$124,900
Owner homes $300k+10.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1975
Older-home share59.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,163
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Wayne County

25701 72
Huntington, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25570 63
Wayne, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25504 48
Barboursville, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25514 40
Fort Gay, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25704 33
Huntington, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25530 25
Kenova, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25535 23
Lavalette, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25511 21
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25524 19
Harts, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25517 15
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25507 13
Ceredo, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25555 12
Prichard, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25674 12
Kermit, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25512 8
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25669 8
Crum, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25699 3
WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
25534 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 72 hail, 218 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Wayne 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 Wayne County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Wayne County is 4.00″. It was reported near Fort Gay, WV on May 19, 1967.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wayne 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 Wayne County address?

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