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Hail history for Hancock County, WV
29 hail reports in Hancock County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2014.
Cities in Hancock County
Recent hail in Hancock County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Newell, Arroyo 2 hail reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | New Cumberland, Pughtown 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Hancock County by year
When hail season peaks in Hancock County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hancock County
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hancock County since 2006, on 54 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | damage reported | Chester 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Weirton 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | New Cumberland, Weirton 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Weirton Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Herron Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Weirton Airport, New Cumberland 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Weirton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Weirton 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | New Cumberland, Herron Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Newell, Chester 3 wind reports |
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 Hancock 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).