Hail history for Randolph County, WV

Randolph County has 57 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 27, 1959.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 57 since 1955

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 27, 1959

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 Randolph County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 57 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 28, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
April 7, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2020	0.75″	Penny
February 26, 2020	0.75″	Penny
April 28, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 20, 2015 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail as large as three quarters of an inch briefly fell.

March 28, 2012 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail was covering the ground.

June 10, 2008 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail damaged cars near the Tygart Regional Jail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	5	5	11	12	14	6

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 Randolph County

Has it ever hailed in Randolph County?

Yes — 57 hail events have been recorded for Randolph County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Randolph County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Randolph County, WV is April 15, 2024, 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 Randolph County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 27, 1959. 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.