Berkeley County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Berkeley County, West Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 4 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 19 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Berkeley County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Three reports of trees down in Berkeley County. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Martinsburg SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down in the 1800 block of WV-51 Gerrardstown Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Inwood SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Two reports of trees down in Martinsburg. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Martinsburg SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees blew down in the 700 block of WV-51 Gerrardstown Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 E Glengary SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down dur to thunderstorm winds at Woods Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 W Johnsontown SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Three calls for trees down near Glengary. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Glengary SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hedgesville SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“County 911 reports downed tree near intersection of Shireoaks Drive and Lost Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Martinsburg SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down at Paynes Ford Road and Trent Arden Court. (LWX)”
“Tree down at Cherry Run Road and Hedgesville Road (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 E Vanville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Johnsontown SPC verified report
Friday, March 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Berkeley Springs, or 7 miles south of Hancock, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Berkeley County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Berkeley County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Berkeley County, WV?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 19 severe weather events in Berkeley County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Berkeley County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.