Hail History

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Hail history for Hinton, WV

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 26, 2011
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles70

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hinton on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Hinton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 21, 20261 in
quarter		Pipestem
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hinton		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hinton by year

1063073080911051112131415161711819320121122232425126

When hail season peaks near Hinton

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr5May6Jun2Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hinton

May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pipestem (10 mi from Hinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls occurred from 4:30 PM EDT until 4:40 PM EDT.

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brooklyn (0 mi from Hinton)

May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bellepoint (4 mi from Hinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail reported along Zion Mountain Road and lasted for 10 to 15 minutes.

May 5, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hilldale (6 mi from Hinton)

Jul 12, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Streeter (10 mi from Hinton)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hinton

70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hinton since 2006, on 48 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedJumping Branch, Indian Mills
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedMeadow Bridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMeadow Bridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202650 mph, estimatedJumping Branch, Hinton, Meadow Bridge
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSandstone
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedNimitz, True
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedTrue
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202558 mph, estimatedSandstone
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202563 mph, estimatedBargers Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedBragg
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 Hinton; 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 Hinton.

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