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Hail history for Madison, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Madison on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 4, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Madison
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Madison in the last two years.
Hail days near Madison by year
When hail season peaks near Madison
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Madison
Jun 4, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Madison (2 mi from Madison)
Jun 16, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ramage (6 mi from Madison)
National Weather Service description (English): Some vehicle damage was observed from golf ball size hail.May 31, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Julian (6 mi from Madison)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Jeffrey (7 mi from Madison)
May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alkol (9 mi from Madison)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Madison
142 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Madison since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 8, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Madison, Mitchell Heights, Marmet 6 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Danville, Madison 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Madison 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Madison 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Madison 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lory 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Andrew 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Julian 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Alkol, Uneeda, Cameo 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Brushton, Ramage 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 Madison; 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 Madison.
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