Hail history for Braxton County, WV

Braxton County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 7, 1980.

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 52 since 1980

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 7, 1980

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 Braxton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 21, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
May 12, 2011	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 21, 2015 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Pea to quarter size hail fell.

August 4, 2003 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail fell. Gardens were damaged in the vicinity.

June 16, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A Ford dealership had over 100 vehicles dented.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	6	14	23	7	2

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 Braxton County

Has it ever hailed in Braxton County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Braxton County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Braxton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Braxton County, WV is April 15, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Braxton County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 7, 1980. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.