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Hail history for Fayetteville, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fayetteville on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 14, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Fayetteville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fayetteville in the last two years.
Hail days near Fayetteville by year
When hail season peaks near Fayetteville
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Fayetteville
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hico (7 mi from Fayetteville)
Jun 23, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Greenstown (6 mi from Fayetteville)
Apr 8, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hilltop (9 mi from Fayetteville)
Jun 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Fayetteville (0 mi from Fayetteville)
May 1, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Hill (5 mi from Fayetteville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fayetteville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | EF1 | Lansing 3 mi from Fayetteville |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | Edmond 6 mi from Fayetteville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fayetteville
56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fayetteville since 2006, on 37 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ansted 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Thurmond 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Babcock State Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Thurmond 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Cotton Hill 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Edmond 1 wind report |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Romont 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Greenstown, Hawks Nest 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chimney Corner 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Minden, Ansted 2 wind reports |
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 Fayetteville; 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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41 hail days
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 Fayetteville.
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