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Hail history for Jefferson County, WV
45 hail reports in Jefferson County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2018.
Cities in Jefferson County
Recent hail in Jefferson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Shepherdstown 1 hail report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Shenandoah Junctio 1 hail report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Charles Town 1 hail report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Charles Town 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Jefferson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jefferson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jefferson County
209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jefferson County since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 4, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Shenandoah Juncti 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Shepherdstown, Ranson, Wickliffe 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rippon, Bakerton, Harpers Ferry 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Rippon, Moler Crossroads 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wickliffe, Rippon, Charles Town 13 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Shepherdstown, Mannings 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kearneysville, Middleway, Bardane 7 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Middleway 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Charles Town 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 Jefferson County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).