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Hail history for Martins Ferry, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Martins Ferry on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Martins Ferry
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 0.7 in | Mount Pleasant 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Martins Ferry |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Echo, Bellaire 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Martins Ferry |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Blaine 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Martins Ferry |
| May 2, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Pleasant Grove, Reiss 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Martins Ferry |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Martins Ferry by year
When hail season peaks near Martins Ferry
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Martins Ferry
May 2, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pleasant Grove (7 mi from Martins Ferry)
Jun 17, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wheeling (2 mi from Martins Ferry)
Jul 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Clairsville (9 mi from Martins Ferry)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in ST. Clairsville.Jul 21, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wheeling (2 mi from Martins Ferry)
Mar 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shadyside (9 mi from Martins Ferry)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Martins Ferry
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Emerson 7 mi from Martins Ferry |
| Aug 14, 2016 | EF? | Crescent 7 mi from Martins Ferry |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Martins Ferry
199 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Martins Ferry since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 16, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Clearview, Saint Clairsville, Bridgeport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Triadelphia 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Shadyside, Saint Clairsville, Martins Ferry 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Clearview 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Warrenton, Mt Olivet, Shadyside 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | St Clairsville 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Ohio Co Airport, Wheeling, Warwood 7 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | St Clairsville, Ohio Co Airport, Wheeling 8 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Webb 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Deyarmonville 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 Martins Ferry; 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 Martins Ferry.
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