Hail history for Brooke County, WV

Brooke County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 13 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 28, 2020.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 21 since 1993

1″ or larger 13 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 28, 2020

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 Brooke County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 12, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 14, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 28, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg
March 28, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 14, 2014	2.0″	Hen egg
May 14, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 12, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported by the media near Bethany, WV.

March 28, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A 911 Call Center from Brooke County reported large hail. Cars were damaged and windows were smashed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	4	4	8	5

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 Brooke County

Has it ever hailed in Brooke County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Brooke County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1993, including 13 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Brooke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Brooke County, WV is August 12, 2023, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Brooke County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 28, 2020. 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.