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Hail history for Kanawha County, WV
151 hail reports in Kanawha County since 2006 on 59 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 23, 2019.
Cities in Kanawha County
- Charleston
41 hail days - South Charleston
40 hail days - Saint Albans
26 hail days - Cross Lanes
42 hail days - Dunbar
39 hail days - Nitro
30 hail days - Sissonville
27 hail days - Pinch
36 hail days
Recent hail in Kanawha County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Clendenin, Pocatalico, Sissonville 3 hail reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Spring Hill 1 hail report |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Yeager Airport, Creed, Elkview 9 hail reports |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Charleston, Fairview, West Charleston 11 hail reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | South Ruffner 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Kanawha County by year
When hail season peaks in Kanawha County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kanawha County
461 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kanawha County since 2006, on 175 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Feb 11, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Sissonville 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Institute, South Charleston, Charleston 6 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Pratt 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Sissonville, Saint Albans, Institute 10 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Handley 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Sissonville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Dunbar, Marmet 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | South Charleston 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Barlow 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Hill 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 Kanawha County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).