Hail history for Parkersburg, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parkersburg since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Parkersburg
- Last hail
- Sep 13, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 26, 2019
33 reports on 27 days since 1969 · #5 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Parkersburg
- 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 Parkersburg
The latest hail report in and around Parkersburg is from September 13, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Parkersburg logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #5 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Parkersburg accounts for 29% of the 112 reports filed in Wood 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 May 26, 2019 near 0.87 NE Pettyville.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2009, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Parkersburg 1.0
- Wood County 3.5
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Parkersburg 14
- Wood County 33
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Parkersburg 0%
- Wood 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | View |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NE Pettyville | Wood | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Parkersburg | Wood | $10K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1969 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wood | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.65 NE Parkersburg | Wood | $5K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Stewart Arpt | Wood | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 19 58%
- 1–2 in 14 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Parkersburg | Wood | 23:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Parkersburg | Wood | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pettyville | Wood | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 W Stewart | Wood | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Stewart | Wood | 09:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SE Stewart Arpt | Wood | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NE Pettyville | Wood | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Stewart Arpt | Wood | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Parkersburg | Wood | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Parkersburg | Wood | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Parkersburg | Wood | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Parkersburg | Wood | 18:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Parkersburg
- Mineralwells 9 km · 19
- Boaz 13 km · 10
- Williamstown 17 km · 11
- St. Marys 33 km · 10
- Ravenswood 39 km · 12
- Ripley 51 km · 18
- Spencer 54 km · 12
- Grantsville 54 km · 10
Questions about hail in Parkersburg
How often does it hail in Parkersburg, West Virginia?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parkersburg since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Parkersburg?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Parkersburg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 26, 2019 near 0.87 NE Pettyville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Parkersburg?
The most recent report in this data is from September 13, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Parkersburg had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was September 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.