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Hail history for Kenova, WV

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 21, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 2, 2019

Ane haili ijiin 200634

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile3

Wind reports within 10 miles246

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kenova on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 2, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Kenova

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 21, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Beech Fork State P 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kenova	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Hodges 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Kenova	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 34 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (7).

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May 30, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huntington (7 mi from Kenova)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail cracked windshields on vehicles.

May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Pt (1 mi from Kenova)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kenova (2 mi from Kenova)

Sep 21, 2026 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Beech Fork State P (9 mi from Kenova)

Aug 16, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Ashland (6 mi from Kenova)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kenova

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Ironville 8 mi from Kenova	1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Spring Vly 6 mi from Kenova	0.1 mi long, 280 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Hodges 7 mi from Kenova	0.5 mi long, 280 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kenova

246 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kenova since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Apr 2, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 17, 2026	damage a reported	Ashland 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Ceredo, Kenova, Chesapeake 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage a reported	Westwood, Ashland, Coal Grove 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Ceredo, Huntington 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	52 mph, a estimat	Oakview Hgts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Winslow, Centerville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Ironville, North Kenova, Sheridan 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2025	52 mph, a estimat	Chesapeake 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Huntington, Guyandotte 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Chesapeake 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 Kenova; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Kenova.

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