Hail history for Morgan County, WV

Morgan County has 30 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 18, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 30 since 1957

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · July 18, 2006

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 Morgan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 30 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 27, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 13, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
September 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 12, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 27, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There were a few reports of hail up to quarter size hail near the Morgan County line.

June 19, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Emergency Management reported golf ball size hail west of Omps, WV.

July 18, 2006 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail to the size of tennis balls was reported at a local business in Berkeley Springs. Newspaper reports indicated roughly 100 cars were damaged by the very large hail stones.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	0	4	8	12	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 Morgan County

Has it ever hailed in Morgan County?

Yes — 30 hail events have been recorded for Morgan County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Morgan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Morgan County, WV is May 27, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Morgan County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on July 18, 2006. 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.