Hail History

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Hail history for Ravenswood, WV

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 19, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 23, 2019
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ravenswood on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Recent hail near Ravenswood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 19, 20260.75 in
penny		Racine
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ravenswood		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.75 in
penny		North Ravenswood
1 hail report · closest near the center of Ravenswood		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 Ravenswood by year

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When hail season peaks near Ravenswood

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and March (3).

Jan1Feb3Mar1Apr3May8Jun1Jul1Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ravenswood

May 23, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cottageville (6 mi from Ravenswood)

May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ripley (9 mi from Ravenswood)

Jun 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ripley (9 mi from Ravenswood)

Jun 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ravenswood (1 mi from Ravenswood)

Jun 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cottageville (6 mi from Ravenswood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ravenswood

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2015EF0Ripley
9 mi from Ravenswood		1.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ravenswood

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ravenswood since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 2, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedRavenswood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedRavenswood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedRavenswood, Ripley
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedRavenswood, Ripley
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedRavenswood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedMt Alto, Pleasant
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedMt Alto, Evans
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 20, 202658 mph, estimatedMillwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202552 mph, estimatedPortland, New Era
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202558 mph, estimatedRipley
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 Ravenswood; 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 Ravenswood.

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