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Hail history for Wheeling, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wheeling on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Wheeling ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Wheeling
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 0.7 in | Mount Pleasant 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wheeling |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Echo, Bellaire 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Wheeling |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Blaine 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wheeling |
| May 2, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Pleasant Grove 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wheeling |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wheeling by year
When hail season peaks near Wheeling
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Wheeling
May 2, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pleasant Grove (8 mi from Wheeling)
Jun 17, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wheeling (2 mi from Wheeling)
Jul 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Clairsville (10 mi from Wheeling)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in ST. Clairsville.Jul 21, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wheeling (2 mi from Wheeling)
Mar 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glendale Airport (8 mi from Wheeling)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wheeling
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF1 | Emerson 9 mi from Wheeling |
| Aug 14, 2016 | EF? | Crescent 8 mi from Wheeling |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wheeling
194 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wheeling since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 16, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Clearview, Saint Clairsville, Bridgeport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Triadelphia 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Shadyside, Saint Clairsville, Martins Ferry 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Clearview 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Warrenton, Mt Olivet, Key 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | St Clairsville 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Ohio Co Airport, Glendale, Wheeling 8 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | St Clairsville, Ohio Co Airport, Wheeling 8 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Webb 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Limestone, Valley Grove, Wheeling 3 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 Wheeling; 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 Wheeling.
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