Hail history for Mingo County, West Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Mingo County since 1980, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mingo County
- Last hail
- May 5, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 18, 2021
78 reports on 52 days since 1980 · #14 of 56 West Virginia counties
Hail map · Mingo County
- 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 Mingo County
The latest hail report in Mingo County is from May 5, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on May 5, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mingo County logged 44 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 63% more than the median West Virginia county (1.4 a year) and ranks #14 of 56 West Virginia counties for all-time reports. Mingo County holds 2% of all 3,163 hail reports in West Virginia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median West Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 18, 2021 near 0.55 E Scarlet.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (33). The busiest year was 2008, with 13 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (22% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mingo County 2.2
- Median West Virginia county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mingo County 26
- Median West Virginia county 18.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mingo County 0%
- Median West Virginia county 2%
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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Scarlet | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.01 SW Kirk | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Williamson Arpt | $20K | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gilbert | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamson | $5K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 36 46%
- 1–2 in 42 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.76 NW Baisden | — | 11:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Scarlet | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.09 E Lenore | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Nolan | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.64 E Lenore | — | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gilbert | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Tamcliff | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.01 SW Kirk | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.35 N Vimy | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 ESE Nelco | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Williamson Arpt | $20K | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Sprigg | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Mingo County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson | 13 | 1.75 in |
| Red Jacket | 10 | 1.25 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Creek | 7 | 7 | May 5, 2025 |
| Gilbert | 6 | 6 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Kermit | 6 | 6 | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Chattaroy | 4 | 4 | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Delbarton | 4 | 4 | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Matewan | 3 | 3 | Apr 8, 2015 |
Questions about hail in Mingo County
How often does it hail in Mingo County, West Virginia?
78 hail reports have been logged in Mingo County since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 56 West Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mingo County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mingo County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 18, 2021 near 0.55 E Scarlet. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mingo County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 5, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mingo County 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.