Hail history for Gilmer County, WV

Gilmer County has 33 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 28, 2012.

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 33 since 1967

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 28, 2012

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 Gilmer County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 33 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2019	0.75″	Penny
April 28, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 17, 2015	0.75″	Penny
April 9, 2015	0.75″	Penny
March 28, 2012	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2016 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A few hail stones were as large as quarters.

March 28, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail bigger than golf balls fell along the Sand Fork.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	1	3	17	10	1

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 Gilmer County

Has it ever hailed in Gilmer County?

Yes — 33 hail events have been recorded for Gilmer County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gilmer County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gilmer County, WV is June 16, 2022, 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 Gilmer County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 28, 2012. 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

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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.