Hail History

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Hail history for Putnam County, WV

Last hail in the countyMay 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJun 21, 2016
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes in the county3
Damaging wind reports in the county222

66 hail reports in Putnam County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jun 21, 2016.

Cities in Putnam County

Recent hail in Putnam County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 20, 20261 in
quarter		Poca, Raymond City
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20252 in
hen egg		Mt Vernon, Hurricane, Scott Depot
9 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Putnam County by year

206307308209101111121311411521617182192202132222324125126

When hail season peaks in Putnam County

JanFeb3Mar4Apr4May8Jun4Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Putnam County

222 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Putnam County since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 26, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedEleanor, Buffalo, Winfield
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedHurricane, Eleanor, Cross Lanes
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedCross Lanes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedBancroft
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedHurricane
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBlack Betsey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202658 mph, estimatedLanham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBancroft
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202552 mph, estimatedEmma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202552 mph, estimatedRumer, Hurricane, Scott Depot
3 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 Putnam 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).