Hail history for Summers County, West Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Summers County since 1984, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Summers County
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 5, 2001
47 reports on 34 days since 1984 · #29 of 56 West Virginia counties
Hail map · Summers 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 Summers County
The latest hail report in Summers County is from September 21, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Summers County logged 27 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median West Virginia county (1.4 a year) and ranks #29 of 56 West Virginia counties for all-time reports. Summers 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 5, 2001 near Sandstone.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2011, with 12 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Summers County 1.4
- Median West Virginia county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Summers County 19
- Median West Virginia county 18.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Summers 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2001 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sandstone | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SE Bellepoint | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Indian Mills | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.68 ENE Brooklyn | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Pipestem | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 36%
- 1–2 in 29 62%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNE Pipestem | 21:39 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 W Pipestem | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 S Pipestem | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.34 SSW Streeter | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NNE Jumping Branch | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 E Bellepoint | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Pence Spgs Hinton Ar | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SW Hilldale | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Ellison | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 N Bargers Spgs | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pence Spgs Hinton Ar | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SE Bellepoint | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Summers County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Hinton | 10 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Summers County
How often does it hail in Summers County, West Virginia?
47 hail reports have been logged in Summers County since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 56 West Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Summers County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Summers County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 5, 2001 near Sandstone. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Summers County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 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 Summers County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 21, 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.