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Hail history for Clay County, WV
17 hail reports in Clay County since 2006 on 14 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 14, 2025.
Recent hail in Clay County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Queen Shoals 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lizemores 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Clay County by year
When hail season peaks in Clay County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Clay County
67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Clay County since 2006, on 46 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Birch River 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Clay 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Clay 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Valley Fork 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Procious 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ira 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Indore, Ivydale 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bickmore 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Maysel 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Crosby 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 Clay County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).