Hail history for Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Gay-Shamrock since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mount Gay-Shamrock
- Last hail
- Aug 9, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 1, 2016
16 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #28 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Mount Gay-Shamrock
- 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock
The latest hail report in and around Mount Gay-Shamrock is from August 9, 2019, 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, Mount Gay-Shamrock logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #28 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mount Gay-Shamrock accounts for 24% of the 68 reports filed in Logan County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 1, 2016 near 0.31 SSE Verdunville.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mount Gay-Shamrock 0.6
- Logan County 2.2
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mount Gay-Shamrock 9
- Logan County 21
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mount Gay-Shamrock 6%
- Logan County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.31 SSE Verdunville | Logan | $50K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Logan | Logan | $20K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Cora | Logan | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 S Logan | Logan | $10K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NNW Logan | Logan | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 44%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Monitor Jct | Logan | — | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.31 SSE Verdunville | Logan | $50K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Logan | Logan | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 S Logan | Logan | $10K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Logan | Logan | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.63 SE Henlawson | Logan | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NNW Logan | Logan | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Whitman | Logan | — | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Logan | Logan | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Logan | Logan | $20K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Logan | Logan | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Logan | Logan | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mount Gay-Shamrock
- Chapmanville 13 km · 13
- Greenview 24 km · 11
- Red Jacket 24 km · 10
- Williamson 29 km · 13
- Oceana 39 km · 18
- Hamlin 48 km · 12
- Pineville 52 km · 18
- Bolt 54 km · 12
Questions about hail in Mount Gay-Shamrock
How often does it hail in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Gay-Shamrock since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mount Gay-Shamrock?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mount Gay-Shamrock?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 1, 2016 near 0.31 SSE Verdunville. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mount Gay-Shamrock?
The most recent report in this data is from August 9, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mount Gay-Shamrock had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Gay-Shamrock since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 9, 2019.
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.