Hail in Putnam County, West Virginia
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Putnam County on 10 days since October 2020. That is more than 18% of US counties. It ranks 35 of 55 in West Virginia.
The largest radar estimate was 1.95 inches on July 18, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was August 16, 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2023 | 1.95 in |
| April 14, 2025 | 1.75 in |
| June 8, 2022 | 1.4 in |
| June 21, 2021 | 1.25 in |
| July 27, 2023 | 1.25 in |
| July 13, 2023 | 1.2 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 24 hail reports since October 2020, and 10 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