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Hail history for Huntington, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Huntington on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 14, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Huntington ranks #421 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Huntington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Beech Fork State P 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Huntington |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Hodges 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Huntington |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Athalia, Scottown, Martha 5 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Huntington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Huntington by year
When hail season peaks near Huntington
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Huntington
May 30, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huntington (1 mi from Huntington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail cracked windshields on vehicles.May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Pt (7 mi from Huntington)
Sep 2, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Proctorville (4 mi from Huntington)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kenova (7 mi from Huntington)
Apr 14, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Athalia (10 mi from Huntington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Huntington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Spring Vly 3 mi from Huntington |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Hodges 3 mi from Huntington |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Wilson 5 mi from Huntington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Huntington
220 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Huntington since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Beech Fork State 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Athalia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Ceredo, Kenova, Chesapeake 9 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Ceredo, Huntington 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Oakview Hgts 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Guyan Estates 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Cebee 1 wind report |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Melissa 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Kenova, Sheridan, Ashland 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Chesapeake 1 wind report |
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 Huntington; 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 Huntington.
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