Hail History

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Hail history for Parkersburg, WV

Last hail within 10 milesSep 13, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 9, 2015
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles194

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Parkersburg on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Parkersburg ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Parkersburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 13, 20260.75 in
penny
Parkersburg
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Parkersburg
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter
Tunnel, Parkersburg
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Parkersburg
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 20251 in
quarter
Pettyville
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Parkersburg
NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Bonnivale, Mineral Wells Airport, Stewart
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Parkersburg
NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Parkersburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Parkersburg

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (7).

1JanFeb1Mar7Apr6May9Jun5Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Parkersburg

Apr 9, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Boaz (8 mi from Parkersburg)

Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mineral Wells (6 mi from Parkersburg)

National Weather Service description (English): The largest hail that fell was bigger than golf balls. Vehicles and house siding were damaged.

May 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Davisville (6 mi from Parkersburg)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (6 mi from Parkersburg)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (6 mi from Parkersburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Parkersburg

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2024EF1Herndon
9 mi from Parkersburg
3.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF0Marrtown
2 mi from Parkersburg
0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Parkersburg

194 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Parkersburg since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 19, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedParkersburg
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedParkersburg
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 13, 202654 mph, estimatedMineral Wells, Williamstown, Belpre
8 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedWashington
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202659 mph, measuredBoaz, Mineral Wells, Belpre
10 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 202648 mph, measuredWilliamstown, Vienna
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedNorth Hills
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedParkersburg, Mineral Wells, Blennerhassett
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLubeck, Mineral Wells
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202635 mph, measuredWilliamstown, Mineral Wells, Parkersburg
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Parkersburg; 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 Parkersburg.

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