Braxton County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Braxton County, West Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 68 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 39 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 29 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Braxton County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Braxton County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Braxton County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Davis to near Webster Springs. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Big Otter, or 7 miles north of Clay, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 8 WNW Gassaway SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Sutton SPC verified report
Sunday, August 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree on Power Lines in the 6000 block of Centralia Rd. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 SE Sutton SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Over 800 customers in and around Burnsville without power due to tree damage. (RLX)”
“Over 300 customers without power due to tree damage. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Burnsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 S Sand Fork SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 354 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Arnoldsburg, or 11 miles south of Grantsville, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Spencer, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glenville to Dry Creek. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Wallback to 6 miles north of Twin Falls State Park. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“At least 1200 residents without power due to tree damage. There are two concentrated areas of outages. Time estimated based on radar. (RLX)”
“1081 residents without power due to tree damage. There is a noticeable swath of concentrated power outages. Times estimated based on radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 SSE Sutton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Flatwoods SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 10 SW Gassaway SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Spencer to near Winfield. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cedar Creek State Park, or near Glenville, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Big Otter, or near Clay, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles southwest of Mill Creek, or 20 miles northeast of Webster Springs, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1045 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Stonewall Jackson to 6 miles northwest of Webster Springs. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles west of Rock Cave, or 13 miles south of Weston, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 351 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Holly River State Park, or 11 miles east of Sutton, moving west at 20 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Sutton, Flatwoods, Exchange, Heaters, and Centralia. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 64 and 72.”
“At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Arnoldsburg, or 11 miles southeast of Grantsville, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Shock, Rosedale, Orma, and Nicut.”
- Hail 0.5" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Big Otter, or 13 miles north of Clay, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Cedar Creek State Park, or 9 miles southeast of Glenville, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles northeast of Sutton, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Flatwoods SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holly River State Park, or 17 miles east of Sutton, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 23, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 215 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Buckhannon to near Sutton. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 214 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Amma to near South Charleston. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Charleston, Clay, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 5, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 615 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Camden On Gauley, or 8 miles west of Webster Springs, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 611 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holly River State Park, or 15 miles east of Sutton, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts remain possible over the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”
“WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts remain possible over the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, February 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”
“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1133 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Webster Springs, moving east at 85 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 218 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Jackson Mill to near Richwood. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 139 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Grantsville to near Clay to Oak Hill. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1113 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spencer, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Spencer, Arnoldsburg, Big Otter, Wallback, Nebo, Shock, Millstone, Wilsie, Tariff, Servia, Rosedale, Orma, Ivydale, Nicut, and Chloe.”
“At 1043 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grantsville, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Braxton County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Braxton County, WV?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 68 severe weather events in Braxton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Braxton County recently?
Yes — 29 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Braxton County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.