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Hail history for Hooverson Heights, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hooverson Heights on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Hooverson Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bethany 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hooverson Heights |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Brentwood Estates, Gould, Mingo Jct 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hooverson Heights |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Toronto 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hooverson Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hooverson Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Hooverson Heights
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Hooverson Heights
May 14, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellsburg (4 mi from Hooverson Heights)
Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wintersville (7 mi from Hooverson Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Two trained spotters reported large hail; 1 reported golfball and 1 reported near tennis ball size.Aug 12, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethany (9 mi from Hooverson Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by the media near Bethany, WV.Jul 23, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Weirton (5 mi from Hooverson Heights)
Apr 27, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Colliers (3 mi from Hooverson Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hooverson Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | Independence 8 mi from Hooverson Heights |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Reeds Mills 9 mi from Hooverson Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hooverson Heights
205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hooverson Heights since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 6, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Bethany 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Toronto, Weirton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Beech Bottom, Wellsburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Steubenville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Weirton 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Hooverson Hgts, Eldersville, Toronto 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Steubenville 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Kinleyville, Wellsburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Weirton Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Steubenville 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 Hooverson Heights; 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 Hooverson Heights.
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