Hail History

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Hail history for New Martinsville, WV

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 27, 2014
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Martinsville on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near New Martinsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 13, 20260.88 in
nickel		Sandusky
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from New Martinsville		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 New Martinsville by year

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When hail season peaks near New Martinsville

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).

JanFeb1MarApr4May5Jun3JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near New Martinsville

Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Martinsville (1 mi from New Martinsville)

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Martinsville Airport (3 mi from New Martinsville)

Oct 20, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Martinsville (0 mi from New Martinsville)

May 28, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Laings (9 mi from New Martinsville)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Sardis (3 mi from New Martinsville)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Martinsville

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Martinsville since 2006, on 47 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNew Martinsville, Sistersville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedNew Martinsville, Clarington
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedNew Martinsville, Sistersville, Middlebourne
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedWileyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedGalmish
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedLonetree
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedBenwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202563 mph, estimatedNew Martinsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Martinsville, Marion, Childs
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202458 mph, estimatedSistersville
1 wind report		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 New Martinsville; 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.

Nearby cities

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 New Martinsville.

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