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Hail history for Mcdowell County, WV
49 hail reports in Mcdowell County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 16, 2019.
Recent hail in Mcdowell County
No hail was reported in Mcdowell County in the last two years.
Hail days in Mcdowell County by year
When hail season peaks in Mcdowell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mcdowell County
127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mcdowell County since 2006, on 65 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Bradshaw, War 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Kimball, Northfork, Iaeger 5 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Davy, Bradshaw, Kimball 5 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Sandy Huff, Yukon, Maybeury 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Panther, Laeger 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Crumpler, Anawalt, Leckie 5 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Alpheus 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Panther, Alpheus 2 wind reports |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Warriormine 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Thorpe 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 Mcdowell 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).