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Hail history for Williamson, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamson on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 21, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Williamson
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 2.00 in hen egg | Mc Andrews, Belfry, Peg 5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Williamson |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Williamson meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Williamson
Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (8).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Williamson
Jun 21, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Sidney (6 mi from Williamson)
National Weather Service description (English): The Big Creek fire chief reported the Pike county emergency manager that several windshields in area vehicles had been broken out by 3 inch diameter hail stones.May 8, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Mc Andrews (7 mi from Williamson)
National Weather Service description (English): Both a public report and a media report shared photos of 2 inch hail having fallen in the McAndrews community in Pike County.Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamson (5 mi from Williamson)
May 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamson (0 mi from Williamson)
May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamson Airport (2 mi from Williamson)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamson
124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamson since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage a reported | Delbarton, Matewan 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Delbarton, Red Jacket 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Williamson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Chattaroy 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Red Jacket, Cinderella 2 wind reports |
| May 24, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | East Williamson, Cinderella, Delbarton 5 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Ragland 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lenore 1 wind report |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 52 mph, a estimat | Williamson 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lenore, Belo, Tekram 4 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 Williamson; 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 Williamson.
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