Hail history for Wood County, WV

Wood County has 111 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 9, 2015.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 111 since 1967

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 9, 2015

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 Wood County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 111 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 1, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
August 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The largest hail that fell was bigger than golf balls. Vehicles and house siding were damaged.

April 28, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail as large as golf balls fell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	5	5	15	30	36	17

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 Wood County

Has it ever hailed in Wood County?

Yes — 111 hail events have been recorded for Wood County, WV in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wood County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wood County, WV is April 1, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Wood County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 9, 2015. 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.