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Hail history for Charles Town, WV

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 14, 2018
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles268

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charles Town on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Charles Town

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Shenandoah Junctio, Wickliffe
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Charles Town		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 20251 in
quarter		Charles Town
1 hail report · closest near the center of Charles Town		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Shepherd Field
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Charles Town		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter		Charles Town
1 hail report · closest near the center of Charles Town		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Charles Town by year

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When hail season peaks near Charles Town

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (8).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr7May8Jun8Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Charles Town

May 14, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Charles Town (2 mi from Charles Town)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.5 inches in diameter was measured off of Middleway Pike.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Shenandoah Junctio (6 mi from Charles Town)

May 10, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hillsboro (10 mi from Charles Town)

Jul 28, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Inwood (10 mi from Charles Town)

May 3, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shepherd Field (9 mi from Charles Town)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charles Town

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2024EF0Bunker Hill
10 mi from Charles Town		0.9 mi long, 65 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Shepherd Field
8 mi from Charles Town		1.7 mi long, 110 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Shepherdstown
9 mi from Charles Town		1.2 mi long, 130 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF1Charles Town
2 mi from Charles Town		1.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 5, 2017EF0Charles Town
1 mi from Charles Town		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charles Town

268 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charles Town since 2006, on 133 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Feb 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedStringtown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedHarpers Ferry
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedShenandoah Juncti
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedWickliffe, Shepherdstown, Ranson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedRippon, Bakerton, Harpers Ferry
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGaylord, Rippon, Moler Crossroads
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedWickliffe, Rippon, Martinsburg Airport
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedBerryville, Mannings, Shepherdstown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedKearneysville, Middleway, Bardane
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202660 mph, estimatedShepherd Field
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 Charles Town; 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 Charles Town.

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