Hail history for Nicholas County, West Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Nicholas County since 1966, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nicholas County
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 19 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Apr 14, 2025
67 reports on 40 days since 1966 · #20 of 56 West Virginia counties
Hail map · Nicholas 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 Nicholas County
The latest hail report in Nicholas County is from September 5, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nicholas County logged 48 reports on 25 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median West Virginia county (1.4 a year) and ranks #20 of 56 West Virginia counties for all-time reports. Nicholas County holds 2% of all 3,163 hail reports in West Virginia.
6% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on April 14, 2025 near 1.09 E Summersville Arpt.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (23) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2025, with 12 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nicholas County 2.4
- Median West Virginia county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nicholas County 25
- Median West Virginia county 18.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nicholas County 6%
- Median West Virginia county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.70 in | View |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 9 | 2.25 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.09 E Summersville Arpt | — | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 2.10 inhen egg | 0.54 E Summersville | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hookersville | $15K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.54 WSW Muddlety | $10K | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Summersville Arpt | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 31 46%
- 1–2 in 32 48%
- 2 in + 4 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | Craigsville | 12:43 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Nebo | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NE Summersville | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Almoris | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Craigsville | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Craigsville | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mt Nebo | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.09 E Summersville Arpt | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Summersville Arpt | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.29 ENE Lockwood | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Open Fork Jct | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Tioga | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Nicholas County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Summersville | 15 | 2.25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigsville | 9 | 8 | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Nettie | 7 | 4 | Jun 21, 2015 |
| Richwood | 4 | 4 | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Birch River | 2 | 2 | May 12, 2011 |
| Fenwick | 2 | 2 | Oct 11, 2006 |
| Camden-on-Gauley | 1 | 1 | Jun 6, 1966 |
| Dixie | 1 | 1 | Mar 24, 2012 |
| Tioga | 1 | 1 | Apr 5, 2025 |
Questions about hail in Nicholas County
How often does it hail in Nicholas County, West Virginia?
67 hail reports have been logged in Nicholas County since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 56 West Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nicholas County?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nicholas County?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on April 14, 2025 near 1.09 E Summersville Arpt. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nicholas County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 5, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nicholas County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 19 reports. The most recent was September 5, 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.