Hail history for Fairmont, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairmont since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fairmont
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 10, 1975
20 reports on 16 days since 1975 · #12 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Fairmont
- 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 Fairmont
The latest hail report in and around Fairmont is from February 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fairmont logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fairmont accounts for 45% of the 44 reports filed in Marion 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 10, 1975.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairmont 0.7
- Marion County 1.4
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairmont 10
- Marion County 17
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairmont 5%
- Marion County 2%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1975 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Marion | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Fairmont | Marion | 18:45 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 9 45%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaston Jct | Marion | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Watson | Marion | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairmont | Marion | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gaston Jct | Marion | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Katy | Marion | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SE Chesapeake | Marion | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Fairmont | Marion | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Jayenn | Marion | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Fairmont | Marion | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Fairmont | Marion | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Fairmont | Marion | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Fairmont | Marion | 12:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fairmont
- Grafton 19 km · 23
- Bridgeport 21 km · 15
- Morgantown 25 km · 35
- Brookhaven 27 km · 13
- Clarksburg 29 km · 19
- Philippi 38 km · 17
- Lost Creek 39 km · 11
- Jane Lew 46 km · 14
Questions about hail in Fairmont
How often does it hail in Fairmont, West Virginia?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairmont since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairmont?
Most reports come in May, June, February. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairmont?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 10, 1975. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairmont?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 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 Fairmont had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was February 19, 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.