Hail history for Calhoun County, West Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Calhoun County since 1989, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Calhoun County
- Last hail
- May 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 19, 2026
34 reports on 27 days since 1989 · #42 of 56 West Virginia counties
Hail map · Calhoun 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 Calhoun County
The latest hail report in Calhoun County is from May 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Calhoun County logged 20 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 26% less than the median West Virginia county (1.4 a year) and ranks #42 of 56 West Virginia counties for all-time reports. Calhoun County holds 1% 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 February 19, 2026 near 0.54 E Grantsville.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Calhoun County 1.0
- Median West Virginia county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Calhoun County 17
- Median West Virginia county 18.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Calhoun 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 11, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Grantsville | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arnoldsburg | $8K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | —3 injured | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.11 N Walnut | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Millstone | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 53%
- 1–2 in 16 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Millstone | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Grantsville | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Grantsville | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 E Mt Zion | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Minnora | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Mt Zion | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Grantsville | — | 06:43 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Mt Zion | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.11 N Walnut | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Zion | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arnoldsburg | $8K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Arnoldsburg | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Calhoun County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantsville | 10 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Calhoun County
How often does it hail in Calhoun County, West Virginia?
34 hail reports have been logged in Calhoun County since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #42 of 56 West Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Calhoun County?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Calhoun County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on February 19, 2026 near 0.54 E Grantsville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Calhoun County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 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 Calhoun County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 13, 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.