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Hail history for Beckley, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beckley on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Beckley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Blue Jay, Beaver 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Beckley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Beckley by year
When hail season peaks near Beckley
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Beckley
Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beckley (0 mi from Beckley)
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Quinnimont (9 mi from Beckley)
Aug 13, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Raleigh Co Airport (4 mi from Beckley)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Hope (7 mi from Beckley)
Apr 25, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Coal City (7 mi from Beckley)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beckley
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beckley since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Crab Orchard, Beaver 4 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 31 mph, measured | Stanaford 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Sophia 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Lester, Coal City, Mount Hope 7 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Beaver 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Daniel 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sprague 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hotcoal, Beaver, Cherry Creek 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Sweeneyburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Skelton 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 Beckley; 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 Beckley.
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