Hail history for Weirton, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Weirton since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Weirton
- Last hail
- Mar 28, 2020
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 14, 2014
19 reports on 15 days since 1980 · #17 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · Weirton
- 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 Weirton
The latest hail report in and around Weirton is from March 28, 2020, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Weirton logged 12 reports on 9 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 #17 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Weirton accounts for 43% of the 44 reports filed in Hancock 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 14, 2014 near 1.48 NNE Weirton.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Weirton 0.6
- Hancock County 1.4
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Weirton 9
- Hancock County 17
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Weirton 0%
- Hancock County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Weirton | Hancock | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hancock | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hancock | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 SSW Weirton Jct | Hancock | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.72 WSW Colliers | Brooke | 19:05 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 10 53%
- 1–2 in 9 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 SSW Weirton Jct | Hancock | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.72 WSW Colliers | Brooke | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Weirton | Hancock | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Weirton Hgts | Hancock | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.05 E Weirton | Hancock | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.05 E Weirton | Hancock | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.05 E Weirton | Hancock | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SE Kings Creek | Hancock | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.58 W Weirton Hgts | Hancock | 22:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.05 E Weirton | Hancock | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Weirton | Hancock | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Weirton | Hancock | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Weirton
- New Cumberland 14 km · 16
- Wheeling 39 km · 31
- Moundsville 56 km · 16
Questions about hail in Weirton
How often does it hail in Weirton, West Virginia?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Weirton since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Weirton?
Most reports come in June, April, July. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Weirton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 14, 2014 near 1.48 NNE Weirton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Weirton?
The most recent report in this data is from March 28, 2020 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Weirton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Weirton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 28, 2020.
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.