Hail history for Ohio County, WV

Ohio County has 37 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 17, 2009.

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 37 since 1962

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 17, 2009

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 Ohio County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 37 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 13, 2021	0.75″	Penny
May 14, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
May 14, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
September 29, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 13, 2021 · 0.75″ (penny)

Public reported hail slightly smaller than a quarter.

June 21, 2008 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A trained NWS spotter reported nickle size hail in Wheeling.

March 14, 2007 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail fell in Wheeling.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	3	5	13	14	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 Ohio County

Has it ever hailed in Ohio County?

Yes — 37 hail events have been recorded for Ohio County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ohio County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ohio County, WV is June 13, 2021, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Ohio County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 17, 2009. 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.