Hail history for Berkeley County, West Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Berkeley County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Berkeley County
- Last hail
- Aug 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2012
98 reports on 56 days since 1968 · #4 of 56 West Virginia counties
Hail map · Berkeley County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Berkeley County
The latest hail report in Berkeley County is from August 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Berkeley County logged 62 reports on 30 hail days, about 3.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median West Virginia county (1.4 a year) and ranks #4 of 56 West Virginia counties for all-time reports. Berkeley County holds 3% of all 3,163 hail reports in West Virginia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median West Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 3, 2012 near 0.87 NNE Union Corner.
Reports were down 23% in 2016–2025 (27) compared with 2006–2015 (35). The busiest year was 2011, with 15 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Berkeley County 3.1
- Median West Virginia county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Berkeley County 30
- Median West Virginia county 18.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Berkeley County 0%
- Median West Virginia county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NNE Union Corner | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.2 NW Johnstown | $5K | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 SE Jones Spgs | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Martinsburg | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bunker Hill | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 26 27%
- 1–2 in 72 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Martinsburg | 21:37 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Martinsburg | 21:20 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 SSW Martinsburg | 21:15 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SSW Martinsburg | 21:02 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 58.82 S Ridgeway | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.43 E (Mrb)shepherd Fld Mr | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 N Spring Mills | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.79 NE Falling Waters | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 ENE Spring Mills | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 SSE Bedington | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 S Tomahawk | 12:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SSW Jones Spgs | 12:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Berkeley County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg | 32 | 1.75 in |
| Inwood | 16 | 1.75 in |
| Falling Waters | 11 | 1.25 in |
| Hedgesville | 10 | 1.00 in |
Questions about hail in Berkeley County
How often does it hail in Berkeley County, West Virginia?
98 hail reports have been logged in Berkeley County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.1 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 56 West Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Berkeley County?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Berkeley County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2012 near 0.87 NNE Union Corner. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Berkeley County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Berkeley County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was August 27, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.