Hail history for Charleston, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Charleston since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Charleston
- Last hail
- May 5, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 30, 2006
60 reports on 37 days since 1958 · #1 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Charleston
- 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 Charleston
The latest hail report in and around Charleston is from May 5, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Charleston logged 43 reports on 23 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 4.8 times the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #1 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Charleston accounts for 29% of the 207 reports filed in Kanawha County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 30, 2006 near 2 NW Charleston.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2025, with 10 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Charleston 2.1
- Kanawha County 7.3
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Charleston 23
- Kanawha County 57
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Charleston 5%
- Kanawha County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NW Charleston | Kanawha | $6.0 million | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.21 NW South Park | Kanawha | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Charleston | Kanawha | $6.0 million | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Charleston | Kanawha | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Barlow | Kanawha | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 25 42%
- 1–2 in 32 53%
- 2 in + 3 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N South Ruffner | Kanawha | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.08 W Rutledge | Kanawha | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N South Park | Kanawha | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S (Crw) Yeager Arpt | Kanawha | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.28 ENE Rutledge | Kanawha | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W (Crw) Yeager Arpt | Kanawha | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Barlow | Kanawha | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Charleston | Kanawha | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.62 E West Charleston | Kanawha | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N South Ruffner | Kanawha | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Barlow | Kanawha | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 ENE Guthrie | Kanawha | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Charleston
- South Charleston 7 km · 16
- Pinch 15 km · 14
- Sissonville 17 km · 21
- Elkview 17 km · 16
- Teays Valley 28 km · 25
- Hurricane 35 km · 17
- Hamlin 42 km · 12
- Buffalo 42 km · 11
Questions about hail in Charleston
How often does it hail in Charleston, West Virginia?
60 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Charleston since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Charleston?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Charleston?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 30, 2006 near 2 NW Charleston. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Charleston?
The most recent report in this data is from May 5, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Charleston had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was May 5, 2025.
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.