Hail history for Summers County, WV

Summers County has 46 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 29 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 5, 2001.

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 46 since 1984

1″ or larger 29 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 5, 2001

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 Summers County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 46 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2026	0.75″	Penny
July 12, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
March 18, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
August 6, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 21, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
May 5, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
June 9, 2011	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 1, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Staff at a radio station reported 0.75 inch diameter hail near the community of Lerona in Summers County.

May 26, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail reported along Zion Mountain Road and lasted for 10 to 15 minutes.

May 11, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls occurred from 4:30 PM EDT until 4:40 PM EDT.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	12	13	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 Summers County

Has it ever hailed in Summers County?

Yes — 46 hail events have been recorded for Summers County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 29 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Summers County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Summers 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 Summers County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 5, 2001. 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.