Hail history for Moundsville, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moundsville since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Moundsville
- Last hail
- May 27, 2014
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 24, 1998
16 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #27 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Moundsville
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
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What the record says about Moundsville
The latest hail report in and around Moundsville is from May 27, 2014, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Moundsville logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #27 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Moundsville accounts for 37% of the 43 reports filed in Marshall County.
13% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 24, 1998 near 4 SW Moundsville.
The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Moundsville 0.3
- Marshall County 0.9
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Moundsville 6
- Marshall County 12
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Moundsville 13%
- Marshall County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 SW Moundsville | Marshall | $20K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Moundsville | Marshall | — | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.59 E Moundsville | Marshall | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Moundsville | Marshall | $12K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 W Moundsville | Marshall | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 50%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 SW Moundsville | Marshall | 11:56 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.59 E Moundsville | Marshall | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 W Moundsville | Marshall | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Moundsville | Marshall | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Moundsville | Marshall | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Moundsville | Marshall | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Moundsville | Marshall | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Moundsville | Marshall | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Moundsville | Marshall | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Moundsville | Marshall | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Moundsville | Marshall | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Moundsville | Marshall | 14:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Moundsville
- Wheeling 17 km · 31
- Middlebourne 50 km · 14
- Weirton 56 km · 19
Questions about hail in Moundsville
How often does it hail in Moundsville, West Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moundsville since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Moundsville?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Moundsville?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 24, 1998 near 4 SW Moundsville. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Moundsville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2014 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Moundsville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moundsville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 27, 2014.
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.