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Hail history for Follansbee, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Follansbee on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Follansbee
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bethany 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Follansbee |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Brentwood Estates, Gould, Mingo Jct 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Follansbee |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Toronto 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Follansbee |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Follansbee by year
When hail season peaks near Follansbee
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Follansbee
May 14, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellsburg (3 mi from Follansbee)
Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wintersville (6 mi from Follansbee)
National Weather Service description (English): Two trained spotters reported large hail; 1 reported golfball and 1 reported near tennis ball size.Aug 12, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethany (9 mi from Follansbee)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by the media near Bethany, WV.Jul 23, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Weirton (5 mi from Follansbee)
Apr 27, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Colliers (3 mi from Follansbee)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Follansbee
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | Independence 8 mi from Follansbee |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Reeds Mills 8 mi from Follansbee |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Follansbee
204 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Follansbee since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 6, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Bethany 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Toronto, Weirton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Beech Bottom, Wellsburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Steubenville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Weirton 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Hooverson Hgts, Eldersville, Toronto 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Steubenville 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Kinleyville, Wellsburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Weirton Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Steubenville 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 Follansbee; 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.
Nearby cities
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27 hail days - Weirton Heights
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28 hail days - Upper Saint Clair
52 hail days - Mount Lebanon
55 hail days - Bethel Park
54 hail days - Cranberry Township
37 hail days
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 Follansbee.
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