Hail History

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Hail history for Shady Spring, WV

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 23, 2011
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shady Spring on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Shady Spring

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 13, 20260.75 in
penny		Ghent
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Shady Spring		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter		Blue Jay, Beaver
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Shady Spring		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 Shady Spring by year

40620730820911041112132142151161718119120121122232425226

When hail season peaks near Shady Spring

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (8).

JanFeb2Mar8Apr3May9Jun2Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Shady Spring

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beckley (7 mi from Shady Spring)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flat Top (9 mi from Shady Spring)

Aug 13, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Raleigh Co Airport (4 mi from Shady Spring)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gnent (6 mi from Shady Spring)

Apr 25, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Coal City (7 mi from Shady Spring)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shady Spring

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 7, 2014EF2Willibet
9 mi from Shady Spring		3.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shady Spring

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shady Spring since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedCrab Orchard, Beaver, Jumping Branch
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 202631 mph, measuredStanaford
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedSophia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedCoal City, Piney View, Mabscott
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBeaver
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedSprague
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedHotcoal, Beaver, Burma
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedSkelton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedBeckley, Skelton, Grandview
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedSprague
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 Shady Spring; 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 Shady Spring.

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