Hail history for Elkview, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkview since 2003, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elkview
- Last hail
- May 5, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 23, 2019
16 reports on 12 days since 2003 · #24 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Elkview
- 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 Elkview
The latest hail report in and around Elkview is from May 5, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 5, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elkview logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #24 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elkview accounts for 8% of the 207 reports filed in Kanawha County.
19% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 23, 2019 near Blue Creek.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2019, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elkview 0.8
- Kanawha County 7.3
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elkview 11
- Kanawha County 57
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elkview 19%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | Blue Creek | Kanawha | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Blue Creek | Kanawha | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 E Jarretts Ford | Kanawha | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Elkview | Kanawha | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Jarretts Ford | Kanawha | 17:41 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 50%
- 1–2 in 5 31%
- 2 in + 3 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Elkview | Kanawha | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Jarretts Ford | Kanawha | 08:17 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Blue Creek | Kanawha | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 E Jarretts Ford | Kanawha | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | Blue Creek | Kanawha | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Jarretts Ford | Kanawha | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Jarretts Ford | Kanawha | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Elkview | Kanawha | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Elkview | Kanawha | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.38 NNW Jarretts Ford | Kanawha | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Elkview | Kanawha | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Elkview | Kanawha | 19:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elkview
- Pinch 3 km · 14
- Sissonville 16 km · 21
- Charleston 17 km · 60
- South Charleston 23 km · 16
- Teays Valley 39 km · 25
- Spencer 42 km · 12
- Hurricane 47 km · 17
- Ripley 48 km · 18
Questions about hail in Elkview
How often does it hail in Elkview, West Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkview since 2003. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #24 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elkview?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elkview?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 23, 2019 near Blue Creek. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elkview?
The most recent report in this data is from May 5, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elkview 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 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.