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Hail history for Lincoln County, WV

Lincoln County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 22, 1979.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 2.0″ hen egg June 22, 1979

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 53 since 1979
1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 22, 1979
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 Lincoln County

1 Jan 1 Feb 7 Mar 14 Apr 15 May 8 Jun 4 Jul Aug 2 Sep 1 Oct Nov Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.25″ Half dollar
1.0″ Quarter
1.75″ Golf ball
0.88″ Nickel
1.0″ Quarter

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

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
00111316184

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 Lincoln County

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1979, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln County, WV is April 14, 2025, 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 Lincoln County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 22, 1979. 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.