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Hail history for Parkersburg, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Parkersburg on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Parkersburg ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Parkersburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Parkersburg 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Parkersburg |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Tunnel, Parkersburg 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Parkersburg |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Pettyville 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Parkersburg |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Bonnivale, Mineral Wells Airport, Stewart 7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Parkersburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Parkersburg by year
When hail season peaks near Parkersburg
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Parkersburg
Apr 9, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Boaz (8 mi from Parkersburg)
Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mineral Wells (6 mi from Parkersburg)
National Weather Service description (English): The largest hail that fell was bigger than golf balls. Vehicles and house siding were damaged.May 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Davisville (6 mi from Parkersburg)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (6 mi from Parkersburg)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (6 mi from Parkersburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Parkersburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | EF1 | Herndon 9 mi from Parkersburg |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF0 | Marrtown 2 mi from Parkersburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Parkersburg
194 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Parkersburg since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Parkersburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Parkersburg 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 54 mph, estimated | Mineral Wells, Williamstown, Belpre 8 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Washington 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Boaz, Mineral Wells, Belpre 10 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Williamstown, Vienna 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | North Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Parkersburg, Mineral Wells, Blennerhassett 5 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lubeck, Mineral Wells 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 35 mph, measured | Williamstown, Mineral Wells, Parkersburg 5 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 Parkersburg; 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 Parkersburg.
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