Hail History

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Hail history for Shannondale, WV

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 14, 2018
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles320

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shannondale on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Shannondale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20260.88 in
nickel
Bluemont
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Shannondale
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Wickliffe
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Shannondale
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 20251 in
quarter
Charles Town
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Shannondale
NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter
Wheatland
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Shannondale
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 20251 in
quarter
Charles Town
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Shannondale
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 Shannondale by year

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When hail season peaks near Shannondale

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (9).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr5May11Jun9Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Shannondale

May 14, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Charles Town (7 mi from Shannondale)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.5 inches in diameter was measured off of Middleway Pike.

Jul 28, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wickliffe (6 mi from Shannondale)

May 10, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hillsboro (5 mi from Shannondale)

Jun 16, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bluemont (7 mi from Shannondale)

Aug 25, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Summit Pt (3 mi from Shannondale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shannondale

DateRatingWherePath
May 3, 2021EF1Charles Town
7 mi from Shannondale
1.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 5, 2017EF0Charles Town
6 mi from Shannondale
0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shannondale

320 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shannondale since 2006, on 150 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 4, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedRound Hill
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedStringtown, Waterford, Lovettsville
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedLovettsville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedHarpers Ferry
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedHughesville, Shenandoah Juncti
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedWickliffe, Ranson
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedRippon, Bakerton, Harpers Ferry
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGaylord, Rippon
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedWickliffe, Rippon, Charles Town
11 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedBerryville, Mannings
2 wind reports
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 Shannondale; 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 Shannondale.

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