Hail History

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Hail history for Weirton Heights, WV

Last hail within 10 milesMar 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 28, 2020
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles216

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Weirton Heights on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Weirton Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Gould, Mingo Jct
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Weirton Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Osage, New Cumberland, Pughtown
6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Weirton Heights		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 Weirton Heights by year

1060708092103112124132142151162171181192201212223224125126

When hail season peaks near Weirton Heights

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).

JanFeb3Mar7Apr6May4Jun4Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Weirton Heights

May 14, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellsburg (10 mi from Weirton Heights)

Mar 28, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wintersville (8 mi from Weirton Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Two trained spotters reported large hail; 1 reported golfball and 1 reported near tennis ball size.

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Cumberland (7 mi from Weirton Heights)

Jun 30, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Comettsburg (6 mi from Weirton Heights)

Jul 23, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Weirton (1 mi from Weirton Heights)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Weirton Heights

216 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Weirton Heights since 2006, on 106 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedToronto, Weirton, Empire
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWellsburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedFrankfort Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSteubenville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedWeirton, New Cumberland
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedHooverson Hgts, Eldersville, Toronto
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedSteubenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedWeirton Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedFrankfort Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202558 mph, estimatedSteubenville
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 Weirton Heights; 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.

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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 Weirton Heights.

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