Hail History

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Hail history for Point Pleasant, WV

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 29, 2014
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Point Pleasant on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 29, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Point Pleasant

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Cheshire, Point Pleasant
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Point Pleasant		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Point Pleasant by year

1064072081092101111121311415116172181920121221232425126

When hail season peaks near Point Pleasant

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and July (4).

JanFeb2Mar5Apr2May4Jun4Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Point Pleasant

Apr 29, 2014 · 2.25 in · Blowell (8 mi from Point Pleasant)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail fell along Bullaville Road. Dents in vehicles occurred.

Aug 10, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cheshire (6 mi from Point Pleasant)

May 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gallipolis (7 mi from Point Pleasant)

Apr 6, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gallipolis (4 mi from Point Pleasant)

Apr 3, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cheshire (7 mi from Point Pleasant)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Point Pleasant

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Point Pleasant since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 11, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPoint Pleasant
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPoint Pleasant, Gallipolis, Leon
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedNew Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedHenderson, Point Pleasant, New Haven
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGallipolis
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedLeon, Point Pleasant
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedSantown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedGallipolis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 20, 202658 mph, estimatedChipper Mills, Point Pleasant
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 19, 202652 mph, estimatedFlatrock
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 Point Pleasant; 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 Point Pleasant.

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