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Hail history for Nitro, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nitro on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 21, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Nitro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Poca, Raymond City 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Nitro |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Spring Hill 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Nitro |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Elk 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Nitro |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Mt Vernon, Hurricane, Scott Depot 11 hail reports · closest near the center of Nitro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Nitro by year
When hail season peaks near Nitro
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Nitro
Oct 7, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ruth (10 mi from Nitro)
National Weather Service description (English): Elongated large hail briefly fell at the National Weather Service Office near Southridge. The largest hail was 2.5 inches long and about 0.75 inches wide.Jun 21, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Scott Depot (5 mi from Nitro)
National Weather Service description (English): Windshields on vehicles were cracked and shattered by the large hail.Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Red House (9 mi from Nitro)
Apr 14, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mt Vernon (7 mi from Nitro)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Red House (9 mi from Nitro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nitro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF0 | Red House 8 mi from Nitro |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Indian 3 mi from Nitro |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | Nitro 2 mi from Nitro |
| Jun 24, 2019 | EF1 | Alumville 10 mi from Nitro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nitro
316 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nitro since 2006, on 129 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Institute, Winfield, South Charleston 5 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Hurricane, Cross Lanes, Teays Valley 11 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Dunbar 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Cross Lanes, South Charleston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Hurricane 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Black Betsey, Pocatalico 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ruth, Bunker Hill 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lanham 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bancroft 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 Nitro; 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
- Saint Albans
26 hail days - Cross Lanes
42 hail days - Teays Valley
25 hail days - Dunbar
39 hail days - South Charleston
40 hail days - Charleston
41 hail days - Pea Ridge
32 hail days - Huntington
39 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 Nitro.
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