Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wheeling, WV hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
The May 9, 2024 hail swath map for Wheeling, WV covers approximately 123 square miles and includes an estimated 50,808 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 62 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 28,297 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 62 sq mi | 4,892 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 52 sq mi | 28,297 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9 sq mi | 17,619 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2024 hail swath map area for Wheeling, WV, HailGeeks estimates 16,056 single-family homes, 2,670 townhomes, and 14,096 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 10,117 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,211 | 295 | 679 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,117 | 1,343 | 5,721 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,728 | 1,032 | 7,696 |
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Counties Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2024 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Wheeling, WV region. Monongalia County, WV had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 15,435 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 7 cities near Wheeling, WV. Morgantown, WV had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 7,663 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2024 Wheeling, WV hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2024 Wheeling, WV hail map spans 15 ZIP codes. ZIP 26505 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 5,497.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2024 hail map for Wheeling, WV currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 5:50 PM CT | Bula | WV | trees down | |
May 9, 2024 5:57 PM CT | 1 SSW Cassville | WV | several trees down | |
May 9, 2024 6:23 PM CT | 1 SE Westover | WV | trees down | |
May 9, 2024 6:36 PM CT | 1 SW Hopecrest | WV | trees down | |
May 9, 2024 7:01 PM CT | 1 W New Hill | WV | Tree fell on to house | |
May 9, 2024 7:13 PM CT | 2 S Vienna | WV | Tree across Willowbrook Drive. | |
May 9, 2024 7:16 PM CT | 1 ENE Parkersburg | WV | Power lines down. | |
May 9, 2024 7:20 PM CT | 7 E Parkersburg | WV | Tree down on Montgomery Hill Road. | |
May 9, 2024 7:24 PM CT | 9 ESE North Hills | WV | Tree and power lines down. | |
May 9, 2024 7:25 PM CT | 8 SSW Belmont | WV | Tree down across Deerwalk Highway. | |
May 9, 2024 8:00 PM CT | Masontown | WV | multiple trees down in the full run area |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 7:19 PM CT | UNK | 8 ESE North Hills | WV | *** 1 INJ *** EF1 tornado confirmed east of Parkersburg... between State Route 31 and State Highway 50. Areas of narrow but significant tree damage was noted with trees either uprooted or snapped close to their bases in a converging pattern. The highest rated damage occurred along Jericho Road where... in addition to tree damage... a mobile home and barn were flipped over with one minor injury noted. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 9, 2024 Wheeling, WV storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Wheeling, WV Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Wheeling, WV region as the May 9, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 12, 2023 through Apr 17, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 17, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wheeling, WV
Not sure whether the May 9, 2024 Wheeling, WV hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Wheeling, WV region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 9, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Wheeling, WV region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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