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Hail history for Shady Spring, WV

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 13, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 23, 2011

Ane haili ijiin 200627

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon16

Tornado ijiin 10 mile1

Wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shady Spring on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Shady Spring

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 13, 2026	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Ghent 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Shady Spring	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Blue Jay, Beaver 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Shady Spring	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Shady Spring meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Shady Spring

Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (8).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Shady Spring

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beckley (7 mi from Shady Spring)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flat Top (9 mi from Shady Spring)

Aug 13, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Raleigh Co Airport (4 mi from Shady Spring)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Gnent (6 mi from Shady Spring)

Apr 25, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Coal City (7 mi from Shady Spring)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shady Spring

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	Willibet 9 mi from Shady Spring	3.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shady Spring

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shady Spring since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 21, 2026	damage a reported	Crab Orchard, Beaver, Jumping Branch 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026	31 mph, a measured	Stanaford 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026	damage a reported	Sophia 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Coal City, Piney View, Mabscott 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Beaver 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Sprague 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Hotcoal, Beaver, Burma 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Skelton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Beckley, Skelton, Grandview 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	52 mph, a estimat	Sprague 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 Shady Spring; 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 Shady Spring.

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