Hail History

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Hail history for Mercer County, WV

Last hail in the countyMay 16, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 8, 2019
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes in the county1
Damaging wind reports in the county91

61 hail reports in Mercer County since 2006 on 38 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 8, 2019.

Cities in Mercer County

Recent hail in Mercer County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny
Cumberland Hgts
1 hail report
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 Mercer County by year

3064076082092104113121131411531617118319220212212312412526

When hail season peaks in Mercer County

JanFeb2Mar7Apr11May9Jun7Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mercer County

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mercer County since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 11, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedKegley, Spanishburg, Princeton
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMatoaka
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSandlick, Bluewell
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLashmeet, Melrose, Wolfe
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202663 mph, estimatedSpeedway, Littlesburg
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedBluefield, Ceres
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202469 mph, estimatedBrush Fork, Giatto, Princeton
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 12, 202458 mph, estimatedBrush Fork, Montcalm
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202369 mph, estimatedCoaldale
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202363 mph, estimatedColored Hill
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 Mercer 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).