Hail history for Summersville, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Summersville since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Summersville
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Apr 14, 2025
15 reports on 11 days since 1987 · #32 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Summersville
- 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 Summersville
The latest hail report in and around Summersville is from April 14, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Summersville logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #32 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Summersville accounts for 22% of the 67 reports filed in Nicholas County.
13% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on April 14, 2025 near 1.09 E Summersville Arpt.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Summersville 0.6
- Nicholas County 2.4
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Summersville 8
- Nicholas County 25
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Summersville 13%
- Nicholas County 6%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 3 | 2.25 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.09 E Summersville Arpt | Nicholas | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 2.10 inhen egg | 0.54 E Summersville | Nicholas | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Summersville | Nicholas | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NE Summersville | Nicholas | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Almoris | Nicholas | 18:59 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NE Summersville | Nicholas | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Almoris | Nicholas | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.09 E Summersville Arpt | Nicholas | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Almoris | Nicholas | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 E Summersville | Nicholas | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 2.10 inhen egg | 0.54 E Summersville | Nicholas | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Summersville | Nicholas | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Summersville | Nicholas | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Summersville | Nicholas | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Summersville | Nicholas | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Summersville | Nicholas | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Summersville | Nicholas | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Summersville
- Cowen 29 km · 12
- Addison (Webster Springs) 44 km · 11
- Oak Hill 44 km · 10
- Sutton 44 km · 10
- Mount Hope 52 km · 14
- Pinch 57 km · 14
- Elkview 58 km · 16
Questions about hail in Summersville
How often does it hail in Summersville, West Virginia?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Summersville since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #32 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Summersville?
Most reports come in April, July, March. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Summersville?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on April 14, 2025 near 1.09 E Summersville Arpt. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Summersville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Summersville had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 14, 2025.
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.