Hail history for Shepherdstown, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shepherdstown since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shepherdstown
- Last hail
- Aug 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 26, 2002
11 reports on 9 days since 1991 · #58 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Shepherdstown
- 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 Shepherdstown
The latest hail report in and around Shepherdstown is from August 27, 2026, 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 August 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shepherdstown logged 5 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #58 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shepherdstown accounts for 16% of the 68 reports filed in Jefferson 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, 2002 near Shepherdstown.
The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shepherdstown 0.3
- Jefferson County 2.1
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shepherdstown 3
- Jefferson County 25
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shepherdstown 0%
- Jefferson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 22:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 WNW Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 14:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 8 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 22:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 WSW Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 WSW Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 WNW Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.54 NNW Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Shepherdstown | Jefferson | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Jefferson | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Jefferson | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shepherdstown
- Martinsburg 15 km · 32
- Ranson 15 km · 13
- Falling Waters 16 km · 11
- Hedgesville 21 km · 10
- Inwood 23 km · 16
- Bath (Berkeley Springs) 42 km · 10
Questions about hail in Shepherdstown
How often does it hail in Shepherdstown, West Virginia?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shepherdstown since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shepherdstown?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shepherdstown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 26, 2002 near Shepherdstown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shepherdstown?
The most recent report in this data is from August 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Shepherdstown had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 27, 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.