Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 30 hail storms within 25 miles of Clarksburg, WV. Of those, 13 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 11 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Clarksburg| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 1 event | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 1 event | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 11 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 15 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Minor | 2 events | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 events |
| 2025 | 9 events |
| 2024 | 8 events |
| 2023 | 1 event |
| 2022 | 1 event |
2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Clarksburg, with 11 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Clarksburg typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | 4 SW Stonewall Jackson, WV | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-07-21 | 1 S Shinnston, WV | Moderate | 0.50" | — |
| 2026-07-21 | 1 E Jane Lew, WV | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-07-21 | 3 NE Bridgeport, WV | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 2026-06-18 | 2 WNW Buckhannon, WV | Minor | 0.25" | Pea size hail. |
| 2026-05-13 | 3 W Jackson Mill, WV | Moderate | 0.88" | Time is estimated by radar. |
| 2026-05-13 | FREEMANSBURG, WV | Moderate | 0.88" | — |
| 2026-05-13 | Lost Creek, WV | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). Time is estimated by radar. |
| 2026-05-13 | 2 WNW Jane Lew, WV | Minor | 0.25" | Pea sized hail accumulated up to half an inch on the ground. Time is estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-19 | GASTON JCT, WV | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2026-02-19 | WATSON, WV | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2025-10-21 | FREEMANSBURG, WV | Significant | 1.25" | — |
| 2025-10-21 | HOMELAND, WV | Significant | 1.25" | — |
| 2025-10-21 | PHILLIPI SAMPSON ARP, WV | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2025-10-21 | PEELTREE, WV | Significant | 1.25" | — |
| 2025-10-21 | LIGHTBURN, WV | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-05-04 | VEGAN, WV | Severe | 1.75" | — |
| 2025-05-04 | KESLING MILL, WV | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2025-05-04 | KESLING MILL, WV | Destructive | 2.00" | — |
| 2025-05-04 | CLEMENTS, WV | Significant | 1.00" | — |
NOAA has recorded 323 high-wind events within 25 miles of Clarksburg, WV in the past five years. Of those, 323 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 75 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 33 events |
| Significant | 290 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 3 S Lumberport, WV | 65 | Severe | — |
| 2026-07-21 | 2 ENE Bridgeport, WV | 67 | Severe | ASOS station KCKB Clarksburg Airport. |
| 2026-06-22 | HOPEWELL, WV | 58 | Significant | Trees down in the roadway along the 1300 block of Bunners Ridge Road. |
| 2026-06-22 | REYNOLDSVILLE, WV | 52 | Significant | A tree blew down on Sycamore Road. |
| 2026-06-22 | ROSEMONT, WV | 58 | Significant | Tree damage occurred and an outbuilding was blown down in Rosemont. |
| 2026-06-22 | MEADOWDALE, WV | 64 | Severe | Trees down on Harold Drive. |
| 2026-06-22 | OLIVE, WV | 52 | Significant | A tree blew down on Big Rock Camp Road. |
| 2026-06-22 | NORTH FAIRMONT, WV | 64 | Severe | Several trees down along Anderson Court. |
| 2026-06-22 | IDAMAY, WV | 58 | Significant | Tree down on Husky Highway. |
| 2026-06-18 | BUCKHANNON, WV | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees and lines were downed in the Buckhannon and Tallmansville areas. |
| 2026-06-18 | LEOPOLD, WV | 58 | Significant | At least 300 residents were without power due to tree damage in several areas. |
| 2026-06-18 | PRICETOWN, WV | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees were downed near Camden and Weston. |
| 2026-06-18 | PHILIPPI, WV | 58 | Significant | Downed trees were observed in the west end of the county, including on Audra Road near Belington, Hickory Corner Road near Philippi, and Camp Run Road near Flemington. |
| 2026-06-18 | LODGEVILLE, WV | 58 | Significant | Several trees were downed in and around Clarksburg and Bridgeport. |
| 2026-06-18 | PECKS RUN, WV | 58 | Significant | Several trees were observed down in the northern end of the county, including on Fishing Camp Road and Country Club Estates. |
| 2026-06-18 | IRONTOWN, WV | 58 | Significant | Tree was downed on Victory Avenue. |
| 2026-06-18 | THORNTON, WV | 58 | Significant | Multiple trees were downed between Grafton and Independence. |
| 2026-06-15 | 4 NNW Grafton, WV | 62 | Significant | Sustained 35 mph for 5 minutes with gusts to 62 mph. |
| 2026-06-14 | SOUTH BUCKHANNON, WV | 58 | Significant | Tree and power line damage around Buckhannon resulted in nearly one hundred homes to be without power. |
| 2026-06-14 | SEDALIA, WV | 58 | Significant | In Sedalia, a tree fell onto the roadway along East Run Road. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Clarksburg was on February 19, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Clarksburg averages roughly 6 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 13 of the 30 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Clarksburg in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Clarksburg-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in WV cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Clarksburg. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Clarksburg took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationClarksburg sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.