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Hail and storm reports near Huntington, WV

NOAA records list 28 hail reports within 10 miles of Huntington since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 14, 2025. They also list 112 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 90 mph on April 2, 2024.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 1 hail report and 7 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
28
Biggest reported hail
1.75 in
Most recent hail report
September 21, 2026 (preliminary)
Strongest reported wind
90 mph

What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Huntington.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Huntington, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 21, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)5.6 miWayne, WV3 NW Beech Fork State PSPC day reportPreliminary
April 29, 20250.75 in (penny)2 miCabell, WVHodgesNCEI record
April 14, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)9.9 miLawrence, OHScottownNCEI record
April 14, 20251.75 in (golf ball)9.6 miLawrence, OHAthaliaNCEI record
April 14, 20251.25 in (half dollar)9.5 miCabell, WVLesageNCEI record
April 14, 20250.75 in (penny)8.7 miCabell, WVCox LndgNCEI record
April 14, 20251.25 in (half dollar)8.6 miCabell, WVMarthaNCEI record
May 22, 20240.88 in (nickel)8.4 miCabell, WVCox LndgNCEI record
March 30, 20240.75 in (penny)3.5 miCabell, WVGuyandotteNCEI record
February 28, 20241.00 in (quarter)4.9 miLawrence, OHRomeNCEI record
August 7, 20230.75 in (penny)5.4 miWayne, WVBuffalo CreekNCEI record
August 7, 20231.50 in (ping pong ball)7.9 miCabell, WVGuyan EstatesNCEI record
August 7, 20231.00 in (quarter)2.4 miCabell, WVHodgesNCEI record
August 7, 20231.25 in (half dollar)7.3 miCabell, WVGuyan EstatesNCEI record
March 1, 20230.75 in (penny)6.6 miLawrence, OHRomeNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 60 wind reports (the most recent of 82)
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Huntington, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 21, 2026speed not recorded7.8 miCabell, WV4 ENE Beech Fork StateSPC day reportPreliminary
September 4, 2026speed not recorded9.6 miLawrence, OHAthaliaSPC day reportPreliminary
August 11, 2026speed not recorded6.9 miWayne, WV1 SSW CeredoSPC day reportPreliminary
August 11, 2026speed not recorded2.3 miLawrence, OH1 W ChesapeakeSPC day reportPreliminary
August 11, 2026speed not recorded3.1 miWayne, WV2 E BurlingtonSPC day reportPreliminary
August 11, 2026speed not recorded8.5 miWayne, WV3 WSW Beech Fork StateSPC day reportPreliminary
August 11, 2026speed not recorded8.4 miWayne, WV4 S CeredoSPC day reportPreliminary
July 21, 202658 mph (estimated gust)2.8 miCabell, WVGuyandotteNCEI record
July 21, 202658 mph (estimated gust)3.7 miWayne, WVLavaletteNCEI record
July 21, 202658 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miWayne, WVBuffalo CreekNCEI record
July 21, 202658 mph (estimated gust)4.9 miWayne, WVKelloggNCEI record
July 21, 202658 mph (estimated gust)9.5 miLawrence, OHAndisNCEI record
July 6, 202658 mph (estimated gust)8.6 miCabell, WVBarboursvilleNCEI record
June 22, 202652 mph (estimated gust)8.8 miWayne, WVOakview HgtsNCEI record
May 20, 202658 mph (estimated gust)7.8 miCabell, WVGuyan EstatesNCEI record
March 16, 202660 mph (estimated gust)8.6 miLawrence, OHCebeeNCEI record
November 16, 202552 mph (estimated gust)5.3 miCabell, WVMelissaNCEI record
November 16, 202558 mph (estimated gust)9.8 miWayne, WVArdelNCEI record
September 22, 202558 mph (estimated gust)7.4 miLawrence, OHNorth KenovaNCEI record
September 22, 202558 mph (estimated gust)8.4 miLawrence, OHSheridanNCEI record
September 22, 202552 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miBoyd, KYAshlandNCEI record
July 27, 202552 mph (estimated gust)1.6 miLawrence, OHChesapeakeNCEI record
July 20, 202558 mph (estimated gust)0.8 miCabell, WVHuntingtonNCEI record
July 20, 202558 mph (estimated gust)2 miCabell, WVGuyandotteNCEI record
July 20, 202552 mph (estimated gust)6 miLawrence, OHBarramvilleNCEI record
July 20, 202552 mph (estimated gust)5.3 miLawrence, OHRomeNCEI record
July 17, 202558 mph (estimated gust)1.4 miLawrence, OHChesapeakeNCEI record
July 17, 202558 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miLawrence, OHRomeNCEI record
July 17, 202558 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miCabell, WVMarthaNCEI record
July 1, 202552 mph (estimated gust)6.8 miLawrence, OHNorth KenovaNCEI record
June 19, 202552 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miWayne, WVCyrusNCEI record
June 13, 202558 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miCabell, WVWilsonNCEI record
May 16, 202558 mph (estimated gust)8.3 miLawrence, OHNorth KenovaNCEI record
May 16, 202558 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miWayne, WVNealNCEI record
May 16, 202552 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miWayne, WVNealNCEI record
April 3, 202552 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miWayne, WVKenovaNCEI record
March 30, 202558 mph (estimated gust)9.6 miLawrence, OHSheridanNCEI record
September 27, 202458 mph (estimated gust)6.1 miWayne, WVShoalsNCEI record
August 29, 202458 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miWayne, WVKenovaNCEI record
August 29, 202458 mph (estimated gust)7.5 miWayne, WVOakview HgtsNCEI record
August 29, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.5 miWayne, WVOakview HgtsNCEI record
August 29, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.7 miWayne, WVDicksonNCEI record
August 29, 202458 mph (estimated gust)7.5 miWayne, WVOakview HgtsNCEI record
August 29, 202452 mph (estimated gust)1.4 miCabell, WVHuntingtonNCEI record
August 17, 202452 mph (estimated gust)7.7 miWayne, WVDicksonNCEI record
July 14, 202458 mph (estimated gust)1.3 miCabell, WVGuyandotteNCEI record
July 14, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.5 miCabell, WVMarthaNCEI record
July 14, 202452 mph (estimated gust)3.1 miWayne, WVSpring VlyNCEI record
July 14, 202452 mph (estimated gust)7.8 miCabell, WVGuyan EstatesNCEI record
July 14, 202458 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miLawrence, OHBurlingtonNCEI record
June 29, 202458 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miLawrence, OHScottownNCEI record
June 29, 202458 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miCabell, WVMarthaNCEI record
May 26, 202458 mph (estimated gust)9.1 miCabell, WVCox LndgNCEI record
May 26, 202458 mph (estimated gust)4.2 miLawrence, OHGetawayNCEI record
May 22, 202469 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miLawrence, OHCebeeNCEI record
May 22, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.4 miCabell, WVCox LndgNCEI record
April 2, 202490 mph (estimated gust)3.5 miLawrence, OHProctorvilleNCEI record
April 2, 202490 mph (estimated gust)6.8 miLawrence, OHNorth KenovaNCEI record
April 2, 202470 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miLawrence, OHNorth KenovaNCEI record
April 2, 202470 mph (estimated gust)7.1 miLawrence, OHRomeNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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