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Hail history for Fairmont, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairmont on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Fairmont
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Little Falls 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fairmont |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Gaston Jct, Watson 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Fairmont |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Flaggy Meadow 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fairmont |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fairmont by year
When hail season peaks near Fairmont
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Fairmont
Apr 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grant Town (5 mi from Fairmont)
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairmont (1 mi from Fairmont)
Apr 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gaston Jct (2 mi from Fairmont)
Jun 26, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Kingmont (4 mi from Fairmont)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Little Falls (10 mi from Fairmont)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairmont
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | EF0 | Hopewell 4 mi from Fairmont |
| Jun 14, 2021 | EF0 | Colfax 1 mi from Fairmont |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | Coffman 9 mi from Fairmont |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | Mt Harmony 5 mi from Fairmont |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | Smithtown 6 mi from Fairmont |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairmont
188 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairmont since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 14, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgeport, Grafton, Reedsville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Fairmont, Farmington, Westover 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Fairmont 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Farmington, Grant Town, Rivesville 10 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Meadowdale, North Fairmont, Hopewell 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Booth, Coffman, Carolina 7 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Georgetown, Catawba Jct, Arnettsville 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Katy, Smithtown 2 wind reports |
| May 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Forksburg, Mt Harmony, Meadowdale 3 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Arnettsville 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 Fairmont; 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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29 hail days - Bridgeport
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31 hail days - Clarksburg
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19 hail days - Uniontown
16 hail days
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 Fairmont.
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