Hail history for Barbour County, WV

Barbour County has 38 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 19 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 2, 1988.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 38 since 1969

1″ or larger 19 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 2, 1988

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Barbour County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Barbour County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 38 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 21, 2025	0.75″	Penny
October 21, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 28, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2015	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Barbour County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

October 18, 2012 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail to the size of quarters fell.

April 23, 1999 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The county emergency manager reported 172 residences were damaged, mostly from the hail. A fewlocations had street flooding from the downpour and gusty winds. The Belington Industrial Park sustained damage. The most concentrated damage was around Calhoun, Corley, and Mount Liberty. Estimated of hail damage to upwards of 500 vehicles were received.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	4	10	10	9	4

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Barbour County

Has it ever hailed in Barbour County?

Yes — 38 hail events have been recorded for Barbour County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 19 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Barbour County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Barbour County, WV is October 21, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Barbour County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 2, 1988. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More West Virginia hail history

All 55 West Virginia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.