Hail history for Hedgesville, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hedgesville since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hedgesville
- Last hail
- May 27, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · May 27, 2024
10 reports on 9 days since 1997 · #64 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Hedgesville
- 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 Hedgesville
The latest hail report in and around Hedgesville is from May 27, 2024, 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 May 27, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hedgesville logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #64 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hedgesville accounts for 10% 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 1.00 in (quarter) on May 27, 2024 near 0.62 N Spring Mills.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hedgesville 0.3
- Berkeley County 3.1
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hedgesville 6
- Berkeley County 30
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hedgesville 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 N Spring Mills | Berkeley | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 SSW Johnstown | Berkeley | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 SSW Johnstown | Berkeley | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE North Mtn | Berkeley | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE North Mtn | Berkeley | 19:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 N Spring Mills | Berkeley | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 SSW Johnstown | Berkeley | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 SSW Johnstown | Berkeley | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE North Mtn | Berkeley | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE North Mtn | Berkeley | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.98 W Johnstown | Berkeley | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Hedgesville | Berkeley | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Hedgesville | Berkeley | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Hedgesville | Berkeley | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Hedgesville | Berkeley | 12:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hedgesville
- Falling Waters 9 km · 11
- Martinsburg 11 km · 32
- Shepherdstown 21 km · 11
- Bath (Berkeley Springs) 21 km · 10
- Inwood 23 km · 16
- Ranson 29 km · 13
Questions about hail in Hedgesville
How often does it hail in Hedgesville, West Virginia?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hedgesville since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #64 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hedgesville?
Most reports come in May, August, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hedgesville?
1.00 in (quarter size) on May 27, 2024 near 0.62 N Spring Mills. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hedgesville?
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 Hedgesville had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.