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Hail history for Ritchie County, WV
17 hail reports in Ritchie County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 14, 2018.
Recent hail in Ritchie County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Harrisville, Pennsboro 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Ritchie County by year
When hail season peaks in Ritchie County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ritchie County
145 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ritchie County since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Feb 11, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Cairo, North Bend State Pa, Pullman 4 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Pennsboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Ellenboro, Pullman, Pennsboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Pennsboro, Ellenboro, Pullman 9 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Pennsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Grantsville, Harrisville, Ellenboro 8 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Pullman, Harrisville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Pennsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Pullman, Auburn, Pennsboro 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | League 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 Ritchie 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).