Hail History

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Hail history for Buckhannon, WV

Last hail within 10 milesOct 21, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 4, 2025
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles151

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buckhannon on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 4, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Recent hail near Buckhannon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Oct 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Peeltree
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Buckhannon		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20252 in
hen egg		Kesling Mill, French Creek, Ivy
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Buckhannon		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 Buckhannon by year

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When hail season peaks near Buckhannon

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and March (5).

JanFeb5Mar2Apr1May6Jun3Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Buckhannon

May 4, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kesling Mill (5 mi from Buckhannon)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · French Creek (8 mi from Buckhannon)

Jul 29, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buckhannon (0 mi from Buckhannon)

Oct 21, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Peeltree (9 mi from Buckhannon)

Jun 29, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Adrian (7 mi from Buckhannon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buckhannon

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2014EF1Johnstown
9 mi from Buckhannon		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buckhannon

151 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buckhannon since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Apr 14, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedBuckhannon, Rock Cave
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBuckhannon, Womelsdorf (coalt
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedRock Cave, Buckhannon, Philippi
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedBuckhannon
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBuckhannon
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedBuckhannon, Pecks Run
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedSouth Buckhannon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRocky Ford, Tennerton, South Buckhannon
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedTallmansville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 21, 202558 mph, estimatedLongview
1 wind report		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 Buckhannon; 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 Buckhannon.

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