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Hail history for Pleasants County, WV
Pleasants County has 16 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) on June 22, 1996.
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.
When it hails in Pleasants County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Pleasants County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Pleasants County.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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 Pleasants County
Has it ever hailed in Pleasants County?
Yes — 16 hail events have been recorded for Pleasants County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1989, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Pleasants County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Pleasants County, WV is April 1, 2026, 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 Pleasants County?
1.5″ (ping-pong ball), recorded on June 22, 1996. 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
- Kanawha County 204
- Raleigh County 119
- Wood County 111
- Greenbrier County 96
- Putnam County 96
- Berkeley County 94
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.