Hail History

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Hail history for Elkins, WV

Last hail within 10 milesAug 27, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Apr 28, 2016
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elkins on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Elkins

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 27, 20260.5 in
marble		Belington
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Elkins		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Elkins by year

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When hail season peaks near Elkins

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and June (2).

Jan2FebMar5AprMay2JunJul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Elkins

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Norton (6 mi from Elkins)

Apr 28, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Beverly (6 mi from Elkins)

Feb 29, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Coalton (7 mi from Elkins)

Apr 9, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Elkins (0 mi from Elkins)

Jun 8, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Beverly (6 mi from Elkins)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elkins

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elkins since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 17, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedElkins, Montrose
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedBelington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 202644 mph, measuredElkins, Womelsdorf (coalton), Montrose
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedBeverly, Dailey, Randolph Field
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202652 mph, estimatedBeverly, Mc Lean
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRandolph Field, Glenmore
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202660 mph, estimatedHomewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202558 mph, estimatedWest Junior, Arnold Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202570 mph, measuredRandolph Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202563 mph, measuredRandolph Field
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 Elkins; 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 Elkins.

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