The Charleston area experiences severe thunderstorms that can produce damaging hail, particularly during the spring and summer months across the Kanawha Valley. Use our interactive Charleston hail map to track recent storm paths, identify affected neighborhoods, and assess potential storm damage. This page shows live NOAA/SPC hail reports for Charleston in the last 30 days.
Scope: reported hail within 75 miles of Charleston during the rolling 30-day source window · Retrieved Sep 15, 2026, 8:19 PM UTC
Sorted nearest to Charleston city center · Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Showing 0 of 0 events within 75 miles of Charleston · Nearest to Charleston first · Updated every 6 hours
THOR displays the most recent reported hail events from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Reports are preliminary and may be corrected or updated by the source.
This page is a 75-mile Charleston area summary for the rolling 30-day window. Use THOR’s interactive map to research a ZIP code, address, county, or place and review the broader storm context.
Charleston has a history of severe weather, with notable hail events often accompanying strong frontal systems moving through the Appalachian region. While massive hail is less common than in the Plains, quarter to golf ball-sized hail has caused significant roof and vehicle damage in Kanawha County over the years. The peak season for these severe storms typically runs from May through July.
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