Hail history for Taylor County, WV

Taylor County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 28, 2016.

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 34 since 1980

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 28, 2016

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 Taylor County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 25, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
May 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
October 20, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2016	2.75″	Baseball
April 28, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2018 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Over an inch of hail covered the ground, with the largest stones the size of nickels.

April 28, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail as large as baseballs fell. The county emergency manager and insurance companies, tallied over 800 damaged vehicles in the county with dents, windows cracked, or rear windows smashed out. The emergency manager told the National Weather Service it looked like someone had taken a sledge hammer to the vehicles. This included dozens of vehicles at a Ford dealership and 8 sheriff vehicles.

April 28, 2016 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail as large as tennis balls fell. Vehicles were dented with their windows cracked or smashed out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	6	9	17	0

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 Taylor County

Has it ever hailed in Taylor County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Taylor County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Taylor County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Taylor County, WV is May 25, 2019, 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 Taylor County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 28, 2016. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.