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Preston County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Preston County, West Virginia has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 49 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 48 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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 Preston County, West Virginia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Preston County, West Virginia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Preston County hail map

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

49
Events (12 mo)
0
Hail
48
Wind
1
Tornado
65
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 13, 2026 tornado event near 3 E Reedsville, Preston County, West Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 13, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 E Reedsville. 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 Preston County

Current NEXRAD radar over Preston County, West Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Preston 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 SPC verified reports Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 3 SPC verified reports Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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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.

Monday, August 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Preston 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.

“Tree down across one lane of State Route 7. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW Terra Alta

“Tree down completely blocking chestnut ridge road. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 5 E Cheat Lake

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Preston 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.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Western Tucker Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Preston County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Western Tucker Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Preston County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Western Tucker Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Preston County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Western Tucker Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Preston County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Preston 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.

“Tree down blocking 1 lane. Near 10 LOCUST ST... ROWLESBURG... WV or HIGH ST & PRATT ST. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · Rowlesburg

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Preston 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.

“Tree down near Old Route 73 and Greenville School Road. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 5 ESE Cheat Lake

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Preston 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.

“Tree down near South Preston Highway and Borgman Road. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 4 WSW Kingwood

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Preston 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 4:31pm on May... 13th... a strong thunderstorm moved across Preston County and produced one tornado... as confirmed by video footage along Wagner Lane. There was con (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Reedsville

“Complete metal roof uplift of Smokin Jacks Bar & Grill. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Reedsville

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Preston 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.

“Trees down in Hazleton. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”

SPC verified report · 5 ESE Brandonville

Thursday, March 26, 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...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM 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 · Preston County

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. 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 · Preston County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. 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 · Preston County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EDT Monday. 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 · Preston County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EDT Monday. 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 · Preston County

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 · Preston County

“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 · Preston County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

6 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 · Preston County

“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 · Preston County

Monday, December 29, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting 50 mph, with 65 mph gusts across eastern Tucker county. WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.”

NWS severe weather mention · Preston County

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting 50 mph, with 65 mph gusts across eastern Tucker county. WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.”

NWS severe weather mention · Preston County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Preston 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 Preston County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Preston County.

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