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Hail history for Braxton County, WV
22 hail reports in Braxton County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 14, 2010.
Recent hail in Braxton County
No hail was reported in Braxton County in the last two years.
Hail days in Braxton County by year
When hail season peaks in Braxton County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Braxton County
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Braxton County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Birch River, Sutton 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Flatwoods 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Burnsville, Arnoldsburg 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Gassaway, Burnsville, Flatwoods 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Gassaway, Sutton, Birch River 8 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Sutton 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Sand Fork, Burnsville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Strange Creek, Servia, Tague 8 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sutton Airport, Corley 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Knapp 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 Braxton 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).