Preston County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 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 on Sep 4, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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.
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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.
Friday, September 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Newburg SPC verified report
Thursday, September 3, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 8 ESE Rowlesburg for proper time. Report of a tree down on road. Time estimated based on radar. (PBZ)”
“Report of a tree down on road. Time estimated based on radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 8 ESE Rowlesburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 8 ESE Rowlesburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Newburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 N Terra Alta SPC verified report
Sunday, August 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 8 N Thomas SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Brandonville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Tunnelton SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down across one lane of State Route 7. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
“Tree down completely blocking chestnut ridge road. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Terra Alta SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 E Cheat Lake SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 6 ENE Brandonville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Masontown SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down blocking 1 lane. Near 10 LOCUST ST... ROWLESBURG... WV or HIGH ST & PRATT ST. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown Rowlesburg SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down near Old Route 73 and Greenville School Road. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 5 ESE Cheat Lake SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down near South Preston Highway and Borgman Road. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Kingwood SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“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)”
“Complete metal roof uplift of Smokin Jacks Bar & Grill. (PBZ)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 E Reedsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Reedsville SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down in Hazleton. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 5 ESE Brandonville SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 62 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 62 mph Preston County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Preston County, WV?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 4, 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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