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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Wood County, WV

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Wood County, WV from February 25, 1956 through September 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 26101 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
106
Wind Reports
297
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wood County, WV · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Wood County

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0.75″ hail
Sep 13, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Parkersburg, WV
0.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
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Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported. Time estimated from radar. Report time 658 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Mineral Wells, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
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Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A couple of simultaneous reports of quarter-sized hail in Parkersburg... one on 19th street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Parkersburg, WV
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
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Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping-pong sized hail. CoCoRaHS station WD-7.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamstown, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
9:17 PM UTC
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Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamstown, WV
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamstown, WV
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamstown, WV
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2025
7:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Mineral Wells, WV
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Hills, WV
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Parkersburg, WV
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2025
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Mineral Wells, WV
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2025
7:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported. Smaller sizes covering the ground. Lasted for 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Mineral Wells, WV
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2024
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Washington, WV
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Mineral Wells, WV
1.00″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
2:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL FACEBOOK PICTURES OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN MINERAL WELLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Mineral Wells, 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 Wood County

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35 mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Williamstown, WV
54 mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Lubeck, WV
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
11:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Washington, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Slate Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Elizabeth, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Leachtown Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs down blocking eastbound lane of Staunton Turnpike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Porch roof blown off of a mobile home and other outbuildings damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking Elizabeth Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Mineral Wells, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power pole knocked down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E North Hills, WV
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines and partially blocking 51st St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Vienna, 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 Wood County

8 reports
UNK category
May 10, 2024
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** EF1 tornado confirmed east of Parkersburg... between State Route 31 and State Highway 50. Areas of narrow but significant tree damage was noted with trees either uprooted or snapped close to their bases in a converging pattern. The highest rated damage occurred along Jericho Road where... in addition to tree damage... a mobile home and barn were flipped over with one minor injury noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE North Hills, WV
EF0 category
Dec 23, 2015
11:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado occurred in the Larkmead area, south of downtown Parkersburg. The most damage was along South Sixth Street. The National Weather Service survey team estimated the peak wind gusts at 70 mph. ||A few buildings lost portions of their roofs. A roof was completely removed from an old cement block building. Its walls collapsed. A small camper was destroyed. The man in the camper was not injured. Most of the trees that were knocked down had rotten trunks. Twelve local residents had to be housed in local motels.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 WSW Marrtown, WV
EF3 category
Sep 16, 2010
7:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in northeastern Meigs County Ohio and crossed the Ohio River, just upstream of the lock and dam and the community of Belleville. A small pocket of EF3 damage located along Route 68 in the valley and flood plain along the river. The maximum wind gusts were estimated at 160 mph here. Also, the width of the tornado briefly widened to 500 yards here. Well built single family homes received major damage or were destroyed. In this area, a 57 year old male was killed. He, his wife, and their dog had gone downstairs into the basement for protection. The husband went back upstair to get a flashlight. He figured the electricity would go out, as darkness had already set in. At that point, he disappeared as the tornado hit. His wife tried to open the door to let him back down, but she could not open the door. Their ranch style home with a brick front was destroyed. His body was found some 150 to 200 feet away in a field. Ten other people were injured, but none seriously. Other significant structural and tree damage occurred along a river access road and basically along the South Fork of Lee Creek drainage toward Rockport. The total path length of this tornado from Meigs County Ohio into Wood County was over 9 miles. All total, the county reported 10 homes destroyed, 6 homes with major damage, and 27 homes with minor damage. About 15 to 18 outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.24 WSW Humphrey, WV
F2 category
Jul 10, 2003
3:29 PM EST
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down along Raymond Street near Lubeck. Several homes were damaged here, including a brick garage, which had its roof thrown a couple hundred feet into neighboring homes. The tornado continued northeast along Smitherman Road, where it intensified to F2 strength. Eight homes were damaged at his time, including 2 homes with their roofs lifted off and thrown several hundred feet. More homes were damaged as the tornado cross Lake Washington Road. One resident took shelter in a basement bathroom. When she opened the door after the storm, there was nothing but daylight. Six RV trailers were overturned at a dealership. The tornado crossed White Acres Road damaging 6 homes. One attached garage was ripped away from a house. The tornado weakened as it crossed Route 892. Trees were mangled near Jewell Road. The storm crossed Island View Drive, but no houses suffered any significant damage. All total, on the order of 30 homes and a couple of businesses sustained damage, with a half dozen homes destroyed. About 15 power poles were snapped. Luckily, no fatalities or injuries occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Lubeck, WV
F0 category
May 21, 2001
7:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado occurred across County Route 46 and the North Fork of Lee Creek. Two barns were damaged and a mobile home was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Wadeville, WV
F2 category
Jan 8, 1998
11:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One mobile home along Farrow Hill Road was completely destroyed. Luckily, the owner was not at home. One church sustained roof damage. A side to a barn was ripped off. An old farm house was damaged. Some bark from a tree went through a cars windshield. One van was pushed several yards. Numerous trees were knocked down. Nobody was injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Murphytown, WV
F0 category
Jun 12, 1989
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F0 category
Jun 12, 1968
1:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Wood County, WV
Wood County · 30,309 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Wood County, WV area census snapshot

People & households
Population83,829
Households35,706
Housing units40,296
Income
Median household income$56,193
$100k+ households32.5%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached30,309
Attached single-family323
Small multifamily4,548
Large multifamily2,042
Mobile homes3,049
Housing mix
Single-family share75.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share16.4%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied26,572
Renter-occupied9,134
Vacant units4,590
Home value & age
Median home value$153,700
Owner homes $300k+12.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1969
Older-home share67.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars32,593
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Wood County

26101 94
Parkersburg, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26150 59
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26187 59
Boaz, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26143 53
Newark, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26164 53
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26180 38
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26104 37
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26181 34
Washington, WV Hail, wind & tornado reports
26105 28
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26184 25
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26169 16
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26133 5
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26142 5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 106 hail, 297 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Wood County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wood County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Wood County is 2.75″. It was reported near N Boaz, WV on April 9, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wood 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 Wood County address?

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