Hail History

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Hail history for Petersburg, WV

Last hail within 10 milesApr 9, 20211.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 9, 2021
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles118

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Petersburg on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 9, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Petersburg

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Petersburg in the last two years.

Hail days near Petersburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Petersburg

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (2).

JanFebMar3AprMay2Jun1JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Petersburg

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersburg (3 mi from Petersburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail occurred along North Creek Road.

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersburg (0 mi from Petersburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Petersburg High School. Slippery, hail-covered roads caused a traffic crash that resulted in a fatality in the 2000 block of WV-55 North Fork Highway.

Apr 16, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rough Run (7 mi from Petersburg)

Jun 24, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Petersburg (0 mi from Petersburg)

Apr 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hiser (3 mi from Petersburg)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Petersburg

118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Petersburg since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedPetersburg, Moorefield
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedLahmansville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedRig
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedMoorefield Muni Airport, Taylor
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202560 mph, estimatedJordan Run, Rig
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202560 mph, estimatedPetersburg Grant Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202560 mph, estimatedMoorefield Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202460 mph, estimatedPetersburg Grant Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202460 mph, estimatedBrake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, estimatedOld Arthur, Moorefield Muni Airport
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 Petersburg; 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 Petersburg.

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