Hail history for Falling Waters, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Falling Waters since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Falling Waters
- Last hail
- May 27, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Sep 7, 2023
11 reports on 9 days since 1999 · #55 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Falling Waters
- 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 Falling Waters
The latest hail report in and around Falling Waters is from May 27, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Falling Waters logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #55 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Falling Waters accounts for 11% of the 98 reports filed in Berkeley County.
0% 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on September 7, 2023 near 0.85 ENE Spring Mills.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Falling Waters 0.4
- Berkeley County 3.1
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Falling Waters 6
- Berkeley County 30
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Falling Waters 0%
- Berkeley County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 ENE Spring Mills | Berkeley | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.79 NE Falling Waters | Berkeley | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.79 NE Falling Waters | Berkeley | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 SSE Bedington | Berkeley | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 SE Spring Mills | Berkeley | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 8 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.79 NE Falling Waters | Berkeley | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 ENE Spring Mills | Berkeley | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 SSE Bedington | Berkeley | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.79 NE Falling Waters | Berkeley | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 SE Spring Mills | Berkeley | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.75 WNW Marlowe | Berkeley | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NE Marlowe | Berkeley | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.75 WNW Marlowe | Berkeley | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Falling Waters | Berkeley | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Falling Waters | Berkeley | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Falling Waters | Berkeley | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Falling Waters
- Hedgesville 9 km · 10
- Martinsburg 14 km · 32
- Shepherdstown 16 km · 11
- Inwood 27 km · 16
- Ranson 28 km · 13
- Bath (Berkeley Springs) 30 km · 10
Questions about hail in Falling Waters
How often does it hail in Falling Waters, West Virginia?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Falling Waters since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Falling Waters?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Falling Waters?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on September 7, 2023 near 0.85 ENE Spring Mills. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Falling Waters?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Falling Waters 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 27, 2024.
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.