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Hail history for Preston County, WV
51 hail reports in Preston County since 2006 on 25 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 7, 2023.
Cities in Preston County
Recent hail in Preston County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Rowlesburg, Macomber, Aurora 3 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 Preston County by year
When hail season peaks in Preston County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Preston County
200 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Preston County since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Newburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Terra Alta, Newburg, Rowlesburg 4 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Tunnelton, Brandonville, Masontown 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Cheat Lake, Terra Alta 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Masontown, Brandonville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rowlesburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pisgah 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Borgman 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kanes Creek, Tunnelton 3 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hazelton 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 Preston 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).