Hail history for Rock Cave, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rock Cave since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rock Cave
- Last hail
- Jul 30, 2019
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Mar 28, 2012
13 reports on 10 days since 1992 · #41 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Rock Cave
- 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 Rock Cave
The latest hail report in and around Rock Cave is from July 30, 2019, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rock Cave logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rock Cave accounts for 25% of the 52 reports filed in Upshur 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 1.00 in (quarter) on March 28, 2012 near Rock Cave.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (38% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rock Cave 0.5
- Upshur County 1.9
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rock Cave 6
- Upshur County 23
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rock Cave 0%
- Upshur County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Rock Cave | Upshur | $25K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | French Creek | Upshur | $10K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | French Creek | Upshur | — | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Rock Cave | Upshur | $3K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSW French Creek | Upshur | — | 13:24 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 69%
- 1–2 in 4 31%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSW French Creek | Upshur | — | 13:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Carter | Upshur | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Rock Cave | Upshur | $25K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | French Creek | Upshur | $10K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SSW French Creek | Upshur | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Rock Cave | Upshur | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Rock Cave | Upshur | — | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | French Creek | Upshur | — | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | French Creek | Upshur | — | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | French Creek | Upshur | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Rock Cave | Upshur | $3K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Upshur | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rock Cave
- Buckhannon 19 km · 12
- Weston 25 km · 20
- Jane Lew 31 km · 14
- Lost Creek 36 km · 11
- Sutton 38 km · 10
- Addison (Webster Springs) 41 km · 11
- Philippi 42 km · 17
- Elkins 43 km · 12
Questions about hail in Rock Cave
How often does it hail in Rock Cave, West Virginia?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rock Cave since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rock Cave?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rock Cave?
1.00 in (quarter size) on March 28, 2012 near Rock Cave. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rock Cave?
The most recent report in this data is from July 30, 2019 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rock Cave had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rock Cave since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 30, 2019.
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.