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Hail history for Pendleton County, WV
25 hail reports in Pendleton County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 13, 2014.
Recent hail in Pendleton County
No hail was reported in Pendleton County in the last two years.
Hail days in Pendleton County by year
When hail season peaks in Pendleton County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pendleton County
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pendleton County since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 21, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Sugar Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Cherry Grove, Franklin, Ruddle 6 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Ruddle, Seneca Rocks 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ruddle 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Onego 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sugar Grove 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mouth Of Seneca 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Fort Seybert, Franklin 2 wind reports |
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 Pendleton 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).