Hail in McDowell County, West Virginia
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in McDowell County on 14 days since October 2020. That is more than 28% of US counties. It ranks 10 of 55 in West Virginia.
The largest radar estimate was 1.65 inches on May 19, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 21, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | 1.65 in |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.4 in |
| June 26, 2025 | 1.3 in |
| April 15, 2024 | 1.25 in |
| June 13, 2022 | 1.2 in |
| July 12, 2022 | 1.15 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 0 hail reports since October 2020, and 2 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in West Virginia
- Hampshire County: 22 days
- Kanawha County: 19 days
- Wayne County: 18 days
- Wood County: 17 days
- Berkeley County: 16 days
- Logan County: 16 days