Hail history for Buffalo, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Buffalo
- Last hail
- Aug 22, 2026
- 0.50 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 21, 2016
11 reports on 11 days since 1997 · #54 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Buffalo
- 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 Buffalo
The latest hail report in and around Buffalo is from August 22, 2026, 0.50 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.50 in on August 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Buffalo logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #54 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Buffalo accounts for 11% of the 98 reports filed in Putnam County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median West Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 21, 2016 near Fraziers Bottom.
The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (45% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Buffalo 0.3
- Putnam County 3.2
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Buffalo 7
- Putnam County 26
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Buffalo 9%
- Putnam County 7%
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 | 0.50 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Fraziers Bottom | Putnam | $75K | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Fraziers Bottom | Putnam | $10K | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Buffalo | Putnam | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Buffalo | Putnam | — | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Robertsburg | Putnam | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 4 36%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 2 N Buffalo | Mason | — | 19:01 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Buffalo | Putnam | — | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Fraziers Bottom | Putnam | $75K | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Robertsburg | Putnam | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Pliny | Putnam | — | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Fraziers Bottom | Putnam | $10K | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Buffalo | Putnam | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Buffalo | Putnam | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Nov 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo | Putnam | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo | Putnam | — | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Buffalo | Putnam | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Buffalo
- Teays Valley 19 km · 25
- Hurricane 21 km · 17
- Point Pleasant 30 km · 10
- Sissonville 32 km · 21
- Ripley 33 km · 18
- Barboursville 36 km · 17
- South Charleston 38 km · 16
- Hamlin 39 km · 12
Questions about hail in Buffalo
How often does it hail in Buffalo, West Virginia?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #54 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Buffalo?
Most reports come in June, August, March. June alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Buffalo?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 21, 2016 near Fraziers Bottom. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Buffalo?
The most recent report in this data is from August 22, 2026 (0.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Buffalo had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 22, 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.