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Hail dates in Putnam County, West Virginia
The National Weather Service has recorded hail in Putnam County on 13 days since 2016 (45 separate reports, 31 of them quarter-size or larger). The largest stone on record was 3.25" (tea cup) on June 21, 2016; the most recent hail was May 20, 2026. Every row below is an official NWS record. Check hail at your exact address, free →
Every hail day in Putnam County since 2016
One row per day the NWS logged hail somewhere in the county. The narrative names the town; the free check below narrows it to your address.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-14 | 2.00" (hen egg) | 9 | — |
| 2023-08-07 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | — |
| 2023-07-02 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2022-07-12 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2022-06-08 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | — |
| 2022-03-23 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 3 | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2020-04-08 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 14 | — |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2019-05-03 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 4 | Golf ball sized hail damaged hundreds of cars in Teays Valley. A few dozen homes also received roof and siding damage. |
| 2016-06-21 | 3.25" (tea cup) | 4 | Windshields on vehicles were cracked and shattered by the large hail. |
| 2016-06-16 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
Hail days by year
| Year | Hail days | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2025 | 1 | 9 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2020 | 2 | 15 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 3.25" (tea cup) |
Damaging wind in Putnam County
Thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more (the NWS severe threshold), 107 reports since 2016, strongest 81 mph. 3 tornadoes recorded in the county in the same period. Wind and tornado records are included in the extended report.
| Date | Peak gust | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-26 | 81 mph | 6 | Downed trees were observed from Winfield to Poca. |
| 2024-04-02 | 81 mph | 5 | A sheet metal roof was blown off nearly entirely of a building in Hurricane. |
| 2020-04-09 | 81 mph | 6 | A microburst with maximum winds of 70 to 80 MPH damaged roofs of several houses between Hurricane and Teays Valley. The strong burst of w… |
| 2018-07-31 | 81 mph | 2 | A tree was blown down across Lower Coach Road. |
| 2022-06-08 | 69 mph | 3 | A barn located near Confidence Elementary School was completely blown down. |
| 2017-03-01 | 69 mph | 4 | A highway sign along I-64 near the Hurricane exit was blown down. |
| 2026-06-14 | 58 mph | 1 | A power pole and lines were blown down on CR-5 near Hidden Farms Road. |
| 2026-05-20 | 58 mph | 1 | Power lines were blown down along Poca River Road. |
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Questions
What date did hail last hit Putnam County?
May 20, 2026, per the NWS Storm Events record. The largest since 2016 was 3.25" (tea cup) on June 21, 2016.
Does a county record prove hail at my house?
No. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure. The free check above shows what was recorded near your specific address, with distances.
Nearby counties
Kanawha County, WV (17 mi) · Cabell County, WV (22 mi) · Mason County, WV (23 mi) · Wood County, WV (55 mi) · Fayette County, WV (55 mi) · Athens County, OH (60 mi) · Nicholas County, WV (62 mi) · Washington County, OH (68 mi)
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