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Hail history for Keyser, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Keyser on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near Keyser
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Detmold 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Keyser |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Keyser by year
When hail season peaks near Keyser
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Keyser
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Reeses Mill (7 mi from Keyser)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported hail ranging from penny-sized to golf ball-sized between Keyser and Fort Ashby. A local newspaper reported that a home in Reses Mill sustained damage to the patio roof. Siding was gouged and broken, window screens torn, and a wooden fence slat busted through. A solar light was smashed. Another house sustained significant damage to its 100 year old slate roof.May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mc Coole (1 mi from Keyser)
Mar 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Reeses Mill (6 mi from Keyser)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Detmold (9 mi from Keyser)
Jul 17, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Keyser (2 mi from Keyser)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Keyser
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Keyser since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Nov 15, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Warnocks, Russelldale, Lonaconing 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Warnocks, Piedmont, Westernport 5 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lonaconing 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | New Creek, Keyser, Barton 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Keyser 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Keyser, Limestone 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Keyser, Burlington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Junction 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Keyser, Junction 2 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bloomington 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 Keyser; 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 Keyser.
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