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Hail history for Grafton, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grafton on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Grafton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Grafton in the last two years.
Hail days near Grafton by year
When hail season peaks near Grafton
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Grafton
Apr 28, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Prunytown (2 mi from Grafton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as baseballs fell. The county emergency manager and insurance companies, tallied over 800 damaged vehicles in the county with dents, windows cracked, or rear windows smashed out. The emergency manager told the National Weather Service it looked like someone had taken a sledge hammer to the vehicles. This included dozens of vehicles at a Ford dealership and 8 sheriff vehicles. The county sheriff said, I���ve never seen a hail storm this bad. I���ve seen hail damage before, but I���ve never seen anything like this in all my life.' Almost every vehicle parked along Maple Avenue was damaged. ||The principal of Grafton High School said, our auditorium was damaged, Jun 28, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Independence (9 mi from Grafton)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Grafton (1 mi from Grafton)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Israel (10 mi from Grafton)
Jul 5, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hopewell (9 mi from Grafton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grafton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Philippi 10 mi from Grafton |
| Jun 22, 2026 | EF1 | Moatsville 10 mi from Grafton |
| Jun 22, 2026 | EF0 | Hopewell 10 mi from Grafton |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | Coffman 2 mi from Grafton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grafton
125 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grafton since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 14, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Newburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Tygart Lake State, Flemington, Grafton 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Fairmont 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Philippi, Fairmont, Grafton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Flemington, Newburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopewell, Rosemont 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Irontown, Thornton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Coffman, Mc Gee, Hepzibah 6 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Blueville 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Irontown 1 wind report |
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 Grafton; 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 Grafton.
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