Hail history for South Charleston, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Charleston since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · South Charleston
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Oct 7, 2014
16 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #30 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · South Charleston
- 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 South Charleston
The latest hail report in and around South Charleston is from April 1, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on April 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Charleston logged 13 reports on 10 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 #30 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South Charleston accounts for 8% of the 207 reports filed in Kanawha 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on October 7, 2014 near 0.46 S Ruth.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- South Charleston 0.7
- Kanawha County 7.3
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- South Charleston 10
- Kanawha County 57
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- South Charleston 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.46 S Ruth | Kanawha | — | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.33 ENE Ruth | Kanawha | $5K | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.28 E Ruth | Kanawha | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Ruth | Kanawha | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.5 S Ruth | Kanawha | $5K | 18:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 75%
- 1–2 in 3 19%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Spring Hill | Kanawha | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.29 WNW Elk | Kanawha | — | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Ruth | Kanawha | — | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.29 WNW Elk | Kanawha | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.46 S Ruth | Kanawha | — | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.33 ENE Ruth | Kanawha | $5K | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.5 S Ruth | Kanawha | $5K | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 S Ruth | Kanawha | — | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 S Ruth | Kanawha | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Spring Hill | Kanawha | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.11 ENE Spring Hill | Kanawha | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.53 NE Ruth | Kanawha | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near South Charleston
- Charleston 7 km · 60
- Sissonville 19 km · 21
- Teays Valley 22 km · 25
- Pinch 22 km · 14
- Elkview 23 km · 16
- Hurricane 28 km · 17
- Hamlin 35 km · 12
- Buffalo 38 km · 11
Questions about hail in South Charleston
How often does it hail in South Charleston, West Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Charleston since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #30 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in South Charleston?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in South Charleston?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on October 7, 2014 near 0.46 S Ruth. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in South Charleston?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has South Charleston had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 1, 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.