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Fayette County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Fayette County, West Virginia has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 121 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 48 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 72 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 mph. 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.

Map of Fayette County, West Virginia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Fayette County, West Virginia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Fayette County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Fayette County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

121
Events (12 mo)
48
Hail
72
Wind
1
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
62
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 29, 2026 tornado event near 3 NE Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 29, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 NE Fayetteville. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Fayette County

Current NEXRAD radar over Fayette County, West Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Fayette County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 4 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 10 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 731 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Summersville to Ansted. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 731 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Summersville to Ansted. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 244 PM EDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm over Glen, or 10 miles southwest of Clay, moving 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 11 miles north of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 11 miles north of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rainelle, moving east 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... Rainelle and Meadow Bridge.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Sunday, August 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree damage resulting in approximately 20 customers without power. Time is estimated by radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Babcock State Park

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Burnwell, or 12 miles southwest of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Burnwell, or 12 miles southwest of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 937 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bingham, or near Babcock State Park, moving east 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... Rainelle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Monday, July 20, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Over 1000 customers without power due to tree damage east of a line from Oak Hill to Fayetteville. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Thurmond

“Over 300 customers without power in and south of Powellton due to tree damage. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Powellton

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 214 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Glen, or 16 miles southwest of Clay, moving east at 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gauley Bridge, or 7 miles northwest of Fayetteville, moving northeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

5 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Monday, June 22, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pinch, or 13 miles east of Charleston, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Bald Knob to Twin Falls State Park. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree in Roadway on WV-41 (5034 Stanaford Road). (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Piney View

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Poca to Chestnut. Movement was southeast at 40 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, Nitro, Madison, Winfield, Logan, Hamlin, Clay, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree in Roadway on US60 Midland Trail. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Hawks Nest State Pa

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sandstone to Twin Falls State Park. Movement was southeast at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“Over 260 customers without power with tree damage as the cause. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 6 SSE Babcock State Par

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Ansted, or 13 miles west of Summersville, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Smithers, or 16 miles southwest of Clay, moving northeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Burnwell, or 16 miles northwest of Beckley, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chesapeake, or 9 miles southeast of Charleston, moving southeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 658 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Coal Fork, or 9 miles east of Charleston, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 29, 2026 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“An EF1 tornado began in the Pine Grove community of Fayette County... skipping along a 5 mile path in an east-southeasterly direction... lifting near the intersection o (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Fayetteville

“At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bingham, or 8 miles northeast of Babcock State Park, moving east at 35 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... Rainelle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Daniels, or near Beckley, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Burnwell to 9 miles northeast of Oceana. Movement was east at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Monday, March 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 23, 2026 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 409 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 8 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 409 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 8 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree in Roadway on US-60 (Midland Traill/Redwood St). (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Smithers

Friday, March 13, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized higher gusts to 60 mph are possible in the highest elevations of the eastern part of the county. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 643 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 9 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Richwood and Mount Nebo. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 20 and 36.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“At 643 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 9 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Richwood and Mount Nebo. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 20 and 36.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Monday, February 23, 2026

4 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Sunday, February 22, 2026

6 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Friday, February 20, 2026

7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, February 20, 2026 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Friday, February 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Thursday, February 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Areas in and just west of the northern mountains of West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Areas in and just west of the northern mountains of West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Monday, December 29, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 62 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Friday, December 19, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 19, 2025 storm activity in Fayette County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Sunday, November 16, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1215 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Glen, or 7 miles southwest of Clay, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Summersville, Clay, Glen, Bentree, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Bickmore, Canvas, Drennan, Swiss, Indore, and Mount Nebo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fayette County

Saturday, November 15, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down with power outages near Rich Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 3 N Ansted

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Fayette County, WV?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 121 severe weather events in Fayette 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 Fayette County recently?

Yes — 48 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.

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