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Hail history for Williamstown, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamstown on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.50 in on Feb 27, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Williamstown
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Williamstown, Marietta, Reno 15 hail reports · closest near the center of Williamstown |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Vienna, Pine Hurst 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Williamstown |
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Feb 27, 2023 · 3.50 in · Watertown (9 mi from Williamstown)
Apr 9, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Boaz (3 mi from Williamstown)
Jun 21, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Reno (3 mi from Williamstown)
Jun 2, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Parkersburg (10 mi from Williamstown)
Apr 1, 2026 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Williamstown (1 mi from Williamstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Marietta 5 mi from Williamstown |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Marietta 10 mi from Williamstown |
| May 9, 2024 | EF1 | Herndon 9 mi from Williamstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamstown
133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamstown since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Feb 11, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Parkersburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Parkersburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 35 mph, a measured | Williamstown, Devola 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Boaz, Belpre, Vienna 5 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Williamstown, Devola, Vienna 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Lowell 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage a reported | North Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Vienna 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 35 mph, a measured | Williamstown, North Hills, Belmont 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Williamstown, North Hills, Marietta 7 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 Williamstown; 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
- Marietta
25 hail days - Devola
25 hail days - Vienna
36 hail days - Belpre
34 hail days - Parkersburg
34 hail days - Blennerhassett
35 hail days - Ravenswood
21 hail days - New Martinsville
14 hail days
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 Williamstown.
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