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Hail history for Ripley, WV
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ripley on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Ripley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Fair Plain 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ripley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ripley by year
When hail season peaks near Ripley
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Ripley
Jun 26, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ripley (3 mi from Ripley)
National Weather Service description (English): Wind and rain driven hail was the size of golf balls. The hail made holes in the vinyl siding of a garage and broke outdoor lightning. The resident said, it rained so hard, you could not see off the porch.May 23, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cottageville (7 mi from Ripley)
May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fair Plain (6 mi from Ripley)
Mar 28, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Capehart (10 mi from Ripley)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fair Plain (6 mi from Ripley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ripley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2015 | EF0 | Ripley 2 mi from Ripley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ripley
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ripley since 2006, on 40 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Ripley 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Ripley 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Ravenswood, Ripley 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Ravenswood, Ripley, Kenna 6 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Ripley, Kenna 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Alto, Pleasant, Ripley 3 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Alto, Evans, Angerona 6 wind reports |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Millwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | New Era 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Fair Plain 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 Ripley; 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 Ripley.
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