Hail History

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Hail history for South Charleston, WV

Last hail within 10 milesMay 20, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Oct 7, 2014
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles352

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Charleston on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 7, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near South Charleston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 20, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Pocatalico, Poca, Raymond City
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from South Charleston		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20260.75 in
penny		Spring Hill
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from South Charleston		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Yeager Airport, Creed, Rutledge
6 hail reports · closest near the center of South Charleston		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Raymond City, Charleston, Fairview
10 hail reports · closest 3 mi from South Charleston		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20250.75 in
penny		South Ruffner
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Charleston		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 South Charleston by year

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When hail season peaks near South Charleston

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (9).

JanFeb4Mar5Apr8May11Jun9Jul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Charleston

Aug 30, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Charleston (2 mi from South Charleston)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail, the size of golf balls to tennis balls, fell on the West Side hills of Charleston, then across the Knollwood and Mink Shoals vicinity, to Coonskin Park and Capital High School. The swath of hail then reached toward Crede and Big Chimney. This path narrowly missed the more densely populated Kanawha River Valley. Nevertheless, hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged by hail. Some of the damaged vehicles had been traveling on Interstate 79 near Mink Shoals. The 2 largest insurance companies reported a total of 1600 claims, costing about 5 million dollars. The storm also contained torrential rains. A spotter between Big Chimney and Pinch recorded 2.7 inches of rain in less than 30 minu

Oct 7, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ruth (4 mi from South Charleston)

National Weather Service description (English): Elongated large hail briefly fell at the National Weather Service Office near Southridge. The largest hail was 2.5 inches long and about 0.75 inches wide.

Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pocatalico (8 mi from South Charleston)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail also fell at the Edgewood Golf Course.

Jul 4, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Park (6 mi from South Charleston)

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocatalico (8 mi from South Charleston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Charleston

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2024EF1Hernshaw
9 mi from South Charleston		5.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Indian
6 mi from South Charleston		5.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Nitro
7 mi from South Charleston		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 24, 2019EF1Alumville
7 mi from South Charleston		7.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 24, 2019EF0Yeager Airport
5 mi from South Charleston		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 4, 2016EF0South Charleston
6 mi from South Charleston		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Charleston

352 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Charleston since 2006, on 152 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Mar 19, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 202660 mph, measuredSissonville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedInstitute, South Charleston, Charleston
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedCross Lanes, Saint Albans, Institute
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedSissonville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedDunbar
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedCross Lanes, South Charleston
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202652 mph, estimatedBarlow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSpring Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedPocatalico, South Ruffner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedRuth, Bunker Hill
2 wind reports		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 South Charleston; 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 South Charleston.

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