Hail history for Pinch, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pinch since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pinch
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · May 23, 2019
14 reports on 13 days since 1984 · #37 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Pinch
- 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 Pinch
The latest hail report in and around Pinch is from April 14, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pinch logged 10 reports on 9 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 #37 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pinch accounts for 7% of the 207 reports filed in Kanawha County.
7% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on May 23, 2019 near 0.54 E Pinch.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pinch 0.5
- Kanawha County 7.3
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pinch 9
- Kanawha County 57
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pinch 7%
- Kanawha County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.54 E Pinch | Kanawha | $500K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kanawha | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 E Pinch | Kanawha | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Pinch | Kanawha | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 SW Pinch | Kanawha | — | 20:35 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 6 43%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSW Pinch | Kanawha | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Pinch | Kanawha | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.54 E Pinch | Kanawha | $500K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Pinch | Kanawha | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 SW Pinch | Kanawha | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Pinch | Kanawha | $1K | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Pinch | Kanawha | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Pinch | Kanawha | $10K | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 E Pinch | Kanawha | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Pinch | Kanawha | — | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Nov 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Pinch | Kanawha | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Pinch | Kanawha | — | 19:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pinch
- Elkview 3 km · 16
- Charleston 15 km · 60
- Sissonville 17 km · 21
- South Charleston 22 km · 16
- Teays Valley 39 km · 25
- Spencer 45 km · 12
- Hurricane 47 km · 17
- Buffalo 49 km · 11
Questions about hail in Pinch
How often does it hail in Pinch, West Virginia?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pinch since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pinch?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pinch?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on May 23, 2019 near 0.54 E Pinch. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pinch?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pinch had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.