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Hail history for Martinsburg, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Martinsburg on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Martinsburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Martinsburg, Shepherdstown 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Martinsburg |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Shenandoah Junctio 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Martinsburg |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Shepherd Field 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Martinsburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Martinsburg by year
When hail season peaks near Martinsburg
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Martinsburg
Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Shenandoah Junctio (9 mi from Martinsburg)
Sep 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jones Spgs (7 mi from Martinsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Tallyho Lane.May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union Corner (7 mi from Martinsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Arden.May 14, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Martinsburg (1 mi from Martinsburg)
Sep 7, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Arden (6 mi from Martinsburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Martinsburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Bunker Hill 9 mi from Martinsburg |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Shepherd Field 5 mi from Martinsburg |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF0 | Shepherdstown 8 mi from Martinsburg |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF1 | Martinsburg 1 mi from Martinsburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Martinsburg
271 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Martinsburg since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Sep 7, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Martinsburg, Arden, Berkeley 23 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Martinsburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Inwood, Shepherdstown 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Martinsburg, Moler Crossroads 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glengary, Martinsburg Airport, Winebrenners Cross 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Shepherdstown 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Inwood, Kearneysville, Bardane 8 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Nollville, Berkeley 2 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Shepherd Field, Johnstown 2 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Hedgesville 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 Martinsburg; 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 Martinsburg.
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