Hail history for New Cumberland, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Cumberland since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Cumberland
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 23, 2011
16 reports on 12 days since 1997 · #29 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · New Cumberland
- 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 New Cumberland
The latest hail report in and around New Cumberland is from April 2, 2025, 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 April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Cumberland logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #29 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New Cumberland accounts for 36% of the 44 reports filed in Hancock 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 March 23, 2011 near 0.53 W New Cumberland.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Cumberland 0.5
- Hancock County 1.4
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Cumberland 6
- Hancock County 17
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Cumberland 0%
- Hancock 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W New Cumberland | Hancock | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 W Pughtown | Hancock | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | New Cumberland | Hancock | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W New Cumberland | Hancock | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W New Cumberland | Hancock | 12:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 44%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 W Pughtown | Hancock | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | New Cumberland | Hancock | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W New Cumberland | Hancock | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W New Cumberland | Hancock | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | New Cumberland | Hancock | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Pughtown | Hancock | 02:37 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 E New Cumberland | Hancock | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Pughtown | Hancock | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Pughtown | Hancock | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W New Cumberland | Hancock | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW New Cumberland | Hancock | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | New Cumberland | Hancock | 13:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New Cumberland
Questions about hail in New Cumberland
How often does it hail in New Cumberland, West Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Cumberland since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Cumberland?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Cumberland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 23, 2011 near 0.53 W New Cumberland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Cumberland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Cumberland had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 2, 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.