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Hail history for Pinch, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pinch on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 23, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Pinch
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Clendenin 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pinch |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Yeager Airport, Creed, Elkview 6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Pinch |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Charleston, West Charleston, Rutledge 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Pinch |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | South Ruffner 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pinch |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pinch by year
When hail season peaks near Pinch
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Pinch
May 23, 2019 · 4.25 in · Pinch (1 mi from Pinch)
National Weather Service description (English): Many cars were dented by the hail, but no significant building damage occurred.Jul 4, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Park (9 mi from Pinch)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Coal Fork (6 mi from Pinch)
Jun 8, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guthrie (9 mi from Pinch)
Apr 14, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Charleston (9 mi from Pinch)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pinch
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Coalridge 4 mi from Pinch |
| Jun 24, 2019 | EF0 | Yeager Airport 8 mi from Pinch |
| Mar 19, 2008 | EF0 | Blue Creek 5 mi from Pinch |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pinch
168 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pinch since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Mar 19, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Charleston, Pinch 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Charleston 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Sissonville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Barlow 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Blue Creek 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Reamer, Clendenin, Kanawha 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Falling Rock, Rutledge, Frame 3 wind reports |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mill Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Frame 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Clendenin 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 Pinch; 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 Pinch.
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