Hail history for Ripley, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ripley since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ripley
- Last hail
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 26, 2015
18 reports on 11 days since 1980 · #20 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Ripley
- 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 Ripley
The latest hail report in and around Ripley is from March 23, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ripley logged 13 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #20 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ripley accounts for 23% of the 77 reports filed in Jackson 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 June 26, 2015 near 2.45 E Ripley.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2015, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (28% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ripley 0.7
- Jackson County 2.5
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ripley 7
- Jackson County 29
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ripley 6%
- Jackson County 1%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.45 E Ripley | Jackson | $15K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.92 E Ripley | Jackson | $5K | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ripley | Jackson | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Jackson | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Ripley | Jackson | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Jackson | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 W Ripley | Jackson | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Oct 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Ripley | Jackson | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.45 E Ripley | Jackson | $15K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.92 E Ripley | Jackson | $5K | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 WSW Ripley | Jackson | $25K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Jackson | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Evans | Jackson | — | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Jackson | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Jackson | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ripley | Jackson | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Jackson | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ripley
- Ravenswood 16 km · 12
- Spencer 31 km · 12
- Buffalo 33 km · 11
- Sissonville 36 km · 21
- Point Pleasant 37 km · 10
- Mineralwells 43 km · 19
- Teays Valley 46 km · 25
- Elkview 48 km · 16
Questions about hail in Ripley
How often does it hail in Ripley, West Virginia?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ripley since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ripley?
Most reports come in March, June, May. March alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ripley?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 26, 2015 near 2.45 E Ripley. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ripley?
The most recent report in this data is from March 23, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ripley 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 March 23, 2022.
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.