Hail History

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Hail history for Kenova, WV

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 2, 2019
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles246

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kenova on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 2, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Kenova

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 21, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Beech Fork State P
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kenova		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 20250.75 in
penny		Hodges
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Kenova		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Kenova by year

406307508209210611212131421511621718119202112212324125126

When hail season peaks near Kenova

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (7).

Jan1Feb3Mar7Apr3May11Jun4Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kenova

May 30, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huntington (7 mi from Kenova)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail cracked windshields on vehicles.

May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Pt (1 mi from Kenova)

Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kenova (2 mi from Kenova)

Sep 21, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Beech Fork State P (9 mi from Kenova)

Aug 16, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ashland (6 mi from Kenova)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kenova

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2024EF1Ironville
8 mi from Kenova		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Spring Vly
6 mi from Kenova		0.1 mi long, 280 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Hodges
7 mi from Kenova		0.5 mi long, 280 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kenova

246 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kenova since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Apr 2, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 17, 2026damage reportedAshland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedCeredo, Kenova, Chesapeake
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedWestwood, Ashland, Coal Grove
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedCeredo, Huntington
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202652 mph, estimatedOakview Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedWinslow, Centerville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 202558 mph, estimatedIronville, North Kenova, Sheridan
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202552 mph, estimatedChesapeake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedHuntington, Guyandotte
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedChesapeake
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 Kenova; 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

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 Kenova.

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