Hail History

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Hail history for Williamstown, WV

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.5 inFeb 27, 2023
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles133

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamstown on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Feb 27, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Williamstown

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Williamstown, Marietta, Reno
15 hail reports · closest near the center of Williamstown		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Vienna, Pine Hurst
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Williamstown		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 Williamstown by year

3060710810911031121213114215316117118192202122123224125126

When hail season peaks near Williamstown

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and June (5).

Jan1Feb3Mar8Apr3May5Jun4Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Williamstown

Feb 27, 2023 · 3.5 in · Watertown (9 mi from Williamstown)

Apr 9, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Boaz (3 mi from Williamstown)

Jun 21, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Reno (3 mi from Williamstown)

Jun 2, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Parkersburg (10 mi from Williamstown)

Apr 1, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Williamstown (1 mi from Williamstown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamstown

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Marietta
5 mi from Williamstown
Jul 21, 2026EF?Marietta
10 mi from Williamstown
May 9, 2024EF1Herndon
9 mi from Williamstown		3.4 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamstown

133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamstown since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Feb 11, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedParkersburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedParkersburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 13, 202635 mph, measuredWilliamstown, Devola
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202659 mph, measuredBoaz, Belpre, Vienna
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 202648 mph, measuredWilliamstown, Devola, Vienna
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedLowell
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedNorth Hills
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedVienna
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202635 mph, measuredWilliamstown, North Hills, Belmont
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 202648 mph, measuredWilliamstown, North Hills, Marietta
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Williamstown; 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

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 Williamstown.

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