Hail history for Roane County, West Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Roane County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Roane County
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.30 in
- hen egg · Sep 30, 2016
41 reports on 33 days since 1956 · #34 of 56 West Virginia counties
Hail map · Roane 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 Roane County
The latest hail report in Roane County is from February 19, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roane County logged 15 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median West Virginia county (1.4 a year) and ranks #34 of 56 West Virginia counties for all-time reports. Roane County holds 1% of all 3,163 hail reports in West Virginia.
2% 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 2.30 in (hen egg) on September 30, 2016 near 1.28 ESE Kyger.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2016, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roane County 0.8
- Median West Virginia county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roane County 10
- Median West Virginia county 18.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roane County 2%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2016 | 2.30 inhen egg | 1.28 ESE Kyger | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 S Triplet | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSW Barrs | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 W Kyger | 13:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 W Kyger | 15:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 19 46%
- 1–2 in 21 51%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 S Triplet | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SE Clio | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 3.23 W Clover | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSW Barrs | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 2.30 inhen egg | 1.28 ESE Kyger | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 W Kyger | 13:24 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Gandeeville | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 W Kyger | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 SSE Dukes | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Spencer | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.05 NE Flat Fork | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Walton | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Roane County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 12 | 2.30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 2 | 2 | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Reedy | 1 | 1 | Jun 16, 2016 |
Questions about hail in Roane County
How often does it hail in Roane County, West Virginia?
41 hail reports have been logged in Roane County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #34 of 56 West Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roane County?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roane County?
2.30 in (hen egg size) on September 30, 2016 near 1.28 ESE Kyger. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roane County?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roane County had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was February 19, 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.