Hail History

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Hail history for Kingwood, WV

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 7, 2023
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kingwood on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Kingwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Rowlesburg
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kingwood		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Kingwood by year

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When hail season peaks near Kingwood

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).

JanFebMar2Apr5May6Jun2Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kingwood

Aug 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Albright (4 mi from Kingwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail broke windows along Dixon Drive due to hail. Vegetation was significantly impacted.

Jun 8, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Masontown (8 mi from Kingwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail reported via social media.

May 5, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tunnelton (7 mi from Kingwood)

May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Terra Alta (7 mi from Kingwood)

May 1, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Reedsville (7 mi from Kingwood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingwood

DateRatingWherePath
May 13, 2026EF0Kanes Creek
4 mi from Kingwood		0.8 mi long, 65 yd wide
May 9, 2024EF0Cascade
9 mi from Kingwood		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kingwood

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kingwood since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 8, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedTunnelton, Kingwood, Masontown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedTerra Alta
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedMasontown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedRowlesburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedBorgman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202658 mph, estimatedTunnelton, Kanes Creek
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202558 mph, estimatedTerra Alta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedBlaser, Preston
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedIrona, Camp Dawson, Albright
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedArthurdale Titus Airport, Rodemer
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Kingwood; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Kingwood.

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