Raleigh County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Raleigh County, West Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 43 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 102 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 59 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.
Raleigh County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Raleigh County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Raleigh 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“A tree was blown down along New River Road near Hinton. (RLX)”
“Tree down. Time is estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 8 SSW Meadow Bridge SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Piney View SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Lester SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Piney View SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 8 SSW Meadow Bridge SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Madison, 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... Madison, Van, Wharton, Bald Knob, Danville, Whitesville, Sylvester, Turtle Creek, Prenter, Foster, Stickney, Sharples, and Jeffrey.”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on Tilden Road south of Beckley. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Beaver SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 SSW Meadow Bridge SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Glen Daniel SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 8 SSE Whitesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Mabscott SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees down in Sophia... Helen and Coal City communities. (RLX)”
“Trees and lines down on Farley Branch Rd. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 S Lester SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 S Shady Spring SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Over 1700 residents without power due to tree damage. There are several concentrated areas of outages. Time estimated based on radar. (RLX)”
“Multiple trees and power lines down including Johnny Hollow Road and Coal River Road. Media reports of wall cloud as well in this area. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N Daniels SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Glen Daniel SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Coal City to Welch. Movement was 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...”
“At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Coal City to Welch. Movement was 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 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree... wires down in Sweeneysburg. (RLX)”
“Tree down blocking one lane on Bolt Road. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Prosperity SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 W Glen Daniel SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — 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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Beckley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 ESE Whitesville SPC verified report
Sunday, May 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mullens, or 8 miles east of Pineville, moving northeast 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 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mullens, or 8 miles east of Pineville, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.5" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“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...”
“At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Van, or 8 miles southeast of Madison, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 1 E Beaver SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Beckley SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Mabscott SPC verified report
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 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 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6 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 Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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 Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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 Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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.”
“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 Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 65 mph
“65 mph wind gust observed in Sophia. Also noted some rotation in the storm. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
“At 606 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Poca, or near Nitro, moving northeast at 25 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...”
- Wind 65 mph Sophia SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Prosperity SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 132 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Mount Hope to near Mullens to near Tiptop. 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 132 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Mount Hope to near Mullens to near Tiptop. 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 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Raleigh County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Raleigh County, WV?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 102 severe weather events in Raleigh 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 Raleigh County recently?
Yes — 43 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Raleigh 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.