Jackson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Jackson County, West Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 73 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 39 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 34 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.
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Last 30 days in Jackson County
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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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1038 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ravenswood, or 7 miles southeast of Forked Run State Park, moving southeast at 60 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 1108 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ripley, moving southeast 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Kenna SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Kenna SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 8 E Ripley SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Glenville to 6 miles southwest of Ravenswood. Movement was southeast 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.”
“Tree down blocking the slow lane on Interstate 77. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Ripley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 N Ravenswood SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 144 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oak Hill, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1143 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Kenna, or 8 miles northeast of Winfield, moving southeast at 20 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 1112 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ripley to 6 miles northeast of Buffalo. Movement was east at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down across the phone line on Gay Allentown Road. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
“Tree down on Frozencamp Creek Road. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 8 NE Kenna SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 8 E Ripley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 S Ravenswood SPC verified report
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down at North Claylick Road and Hogtrail Road... blocking road. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 NNE Ravenswood SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 136 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Pomeroy to near New Haven to near Racine. Movement was northeast 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" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Buffalo to near Letitia. Movement was south 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...”
“At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tuppers Plains to 6 miles west of Oak Hill. Movement was southwest at 35 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 9 NW Reedy SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Kenna SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ravenswood, or 9 miles southeast of Forked Run State Park, moving east at 15 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... Ravenswood, Rockport, and Portland.”
“Tree down on Turkey Run Road north of Ravenswood. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Ravenswood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 NE Kenna SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spencer, moving east 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... Spencer, Arnoldsburg, Shock, Millstone, Orma, Rosedale, Stumptown, Mount Zion, Gay, and Gandeeville.”
“At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Spencer, moving east 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... Spencer, Statts Mills, Looneyville, Harmony, Gay, and Gandeeville.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Racine, moving southeast 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" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees down including Mt Altro... Jack Burlingam Rd and Schoolhouse Run. (RLX)”
“Multiple trees down across southern part of county. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 9 NNE Leon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Kenna SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Ripley SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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...”
“At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pine Grove to near Ravenswood. 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 530 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rio Grande, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on powerlines along Haw Run Rd at Alpin Ridge Rd. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
“Tree down in the 2300 block of Baier Ridge Road near Bar Ridge Road Time estimated via radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 NE Kenna SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 8 NE Leon SPC verified report
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Buffalo, or 10 miles north of Winfield, moving northeast 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...”
“At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sandyville, or near Ripley, moving northeast at 35 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 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 240 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ripley, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ripley, moving east at 45 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... Ripley, Fairplain, Evans, and Gay.”
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Racine, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near North Bend State Park to near Mineralwells to 10 miles west of Elizabeth to Ravenswood. Movement was 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.”
- Hail 0.88" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 144 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ripley to near Hamlin. Movement was 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... Charleston, Nitro, Ripley, Winfield, Hamlin, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.”
“At 1259 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Marietta to Mason. Movement was 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... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Ripley, Harrisville, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jackson County, WV?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 73 severe weather events in Jackson 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 Jackson County recently?
Yes — 34 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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