Hail history for Morgantown, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Morgantown since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Morgantown
- Last hail
- May 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 4, 2011
35 reports on 26 days since 1983 · #4 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Morgantown
- 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 Morgantown
The latest hail report in and around Morgantown is from May 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 8, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Morgantown logged 27 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.0 times the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #4 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Morgantown accounts for 43% of the 82 reports filed in Monongalia 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 September 4, 2011 near 0.53 E Westover.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in August (26% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Morgantown 1.4
- Monongalia County 2.9
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Morgantown 18
- Monongalia County 30
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Morgantown 0%
- Monongalia County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Westover | Monongalia | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 ENE Uffingtown | Monongalia | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Morgantown | Monongalia | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 ENE Uffingtown | Monongalia | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Morgantown | Monongalia | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 46%
- 1–2 in 19 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.98 NE Uffingtown | Monongalia | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Star City | Monongalia | — | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Fieldcrest | Monongalia | — | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.06 W Richard | Monongalia | $1K | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.27 ENE Morgantown | Monongalia | — | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Fieldcrest | Monongalia | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 W Fieldcrest | Monongalia | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 ESE Star City | Monongalia | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Fieldcrest | Monongalia | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.27 WSW Fieldcrest | Monongalia | — | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.27 WSW Fieldcrest | Monongalia | — | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Westover | Monongalia | — | 12:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Morgantown
- Brookhaven 6 km · 13
- Fairmont 25 km · 20
- Grafton 34 km · 23
- Bridgeport 45 km · 15
- Clarksburg 54 km · 19
- Philippi 55 km · 17
Questions about hail in Morgantown
How often does it hail in Morgantown, West Virginia?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Morgantown since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Morgantown?
Most reports come in August, May, September. August alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Morgantown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 4, 2011 near 0.53 E Westover. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Morgantown?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 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 Morgantown had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 13, 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.