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Hail history for Raleigh County, WV
69 hail reports in Raleigh County since 2006 on 35 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 23, 2011.
Cities in Raleigh County
Recent hail in Raleigh County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Ghent 1 hail report |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Blue Jay, Beaver 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Raleigh County by year
When hail season peaks in Raleigh County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Raleigh County
154 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Raleigh County since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Crab Orchard, Beaver 4 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 31 mph, measured | Stanaford, Pax 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Sophia, Rhodell 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Meadow Bridge, Piney View, Mabscott 7 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Meadow Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Beaver 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Daniel, Meadow Bridge 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sprague, Naoma 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Arnett, Rock Creek, Beaver 7 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Posey, Sweeneyburg 2 wind reports |
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 Raleigh 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).