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Hail history for Berkeley County, WV
67 hail reports in Berkeley County since 2006 on 31 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 3, 2012.
Cities in Berkeley County
Recent hail in Berkeley County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Martinsburg 5 hail reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Ridgeway 1 hail report |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Shepherd Field 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Berkeley County by year
When hail season peaks in Berkeley County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Berkeley County
217 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Berkeley County since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 1, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Martinsburg, Arden, Berkeley 23 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Martinsburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Inwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Martinsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Glengary, Martinsburg Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Johnstown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hedgesville, Glengary, Inwood 3 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Nollville, Berkeley 2 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Johnstown, Shepherd Field 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | Hedgesville 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 Berkeley 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).