Hail history for Webster County, West Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Webster County since 1981, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Webster County
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 23, 2000
44 reports on 34 days since 1981 · #32 of 56 West Virginia counties
Hail map · Webster 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 Webster County
The latest hail report in Webster County is from April 14, 2025, 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 April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Webster County logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 26% less than the median West Virginia county (1.4 a year) and ranks #32 of 56 West Virginia counties for all-time reports. Webster County holds 1% of all 3,163 hail reports in West Virginia.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2000 near 5 SE Cowen.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Webster County 1.0
- Median West Virginia county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Webster County 14
- Median West Virginia county 18.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Webster County 0%
- Median West Virginia county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 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 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SE Cowen | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hacker Valley | $10K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Diana | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 24 55%
- 1–2 in 20 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.04 ESE Gauley Mills | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Erbacon | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 ESE Diana | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 WNW Cowen | — | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Webster Spgs | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Cleveland | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SW Webster Spgs | — | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.79 E Diana | — | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Upperglade | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Cowen | $1K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Webster Spgs | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Webster Spgs | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Webster County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Cowen | 12 | 1.50 in |
| Addison (Webster Springs) | 11 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Webster County
How often does it hail in Webster County, West Virginia?
44 hail reports have been logged in Webster County since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #32 of 56 West Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Webster County?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Webster County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 23, 2000 near 5 SE Cowen. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Webster County?
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 Webster County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.