Hail history for Grantsville, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grantsville since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grantsville
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 19, 2026
10 reports on 9 days since 1989 · #63 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Grantsville
- 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 Grantsville
The latest hail report in and around Grantsville is from February 19, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grantsville logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #63 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Grantsville accounts for 29% of the 34 reports filed in Calhoun 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on February 19, 2026 near 0.54 E Grantsville.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grantsville 0.2
- Calhoun County 1.0
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grantsville 4
- Calhoun County 17
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grantsville 0%
- Calhoun 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calhoun | —3 injured | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 06:43 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Mt Zion | Calhoun | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 18:35 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 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 06:43 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Mt Zion | Calhoun | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 ESE Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Grantsville | Calhoun | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calhoun | —3 injured | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Calhoun | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Grantsville
- Spencer 26 km · 12
- Sutton 43 km · 10
- Mineralwells 46 km · 19
- West Union 50 km · 11
- Parkersburg 54 km · 33
- St. Marys 54 km · 10
- Ripley 55 km · 18
- Weston 56 km · 20
Questions about hail in Grantsville
How often does it hail in Grantsville, West Virginia?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grantsville since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grantsville?
Most reports come in June, February, May. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grantsville?
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 Grantsville?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Grantsville had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.