Hail history for West Union, West Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Union
- Last hail
- Apr 7, 2020
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Apr 7, 2020
11 reports on 9 days since 1996 · #59 of 72 West Virginia places
Hail map · West Union
- 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 West Union
The latest hail report in and around West Union is from April 7, 2020, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Union logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median West Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #59 of 72 West Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Union accounts for 42% of the 26 reports filed in Doddridge 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on April 7, 2020 near West Union.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Union 0.4
- Doddridge County 0.8
- Median West Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Union 6
- Doddridge County 11
- Median West Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Union 0%
- Doddridge 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | West Union | Doddridge | $11K | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | West Union | Doddridge | $5K | 23:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Doddridge | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Doddridge | — | 12:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Doddridge | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | West Union | Doddridge | $11K | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.75 NE West Union | Doddridge | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | West Union | Doddridge | $5K | 23:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Doddridge | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | West Union | Doddridge | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | West Union | Doddridge | — | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Doddridge | — | 12:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | West Union | Doddridge | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | West Union | Doddridge | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | West Union | Doddridge | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Doddridge | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Union
- Middlebourne 25 km · 14
- Clarksburg 36 km · 19
- Jane Lew 38 km · 14
- St. Marys 38 km · 10
- Weston 39 km · 20
- Lost Creek 40 km · 11
- Bridgeport 46 km · 15
- Grantsville 50 km · 10
Questions about hail in West Union
How often does it hail in West Union, West Virginia?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #59 of 72 West Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Union?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Union?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on April 7, 2020 near West Union. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Union?
The most recent report in this data is from April 7, 2020 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Union had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 7, 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.