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 2.00". There are 2 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 17, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
The August 17, 2024 hail swath map for Wheeling, WV covers approximately 752 square miles and includes an estimated 164,097 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 290 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 70,634 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 278 sq mi | 70,634 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 290 sq mi | 60,354 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 119 sq mi | 20,073 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 41 sq mi | 9,491 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 16 sq mi | 3,190 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 108 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 111 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 136 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Wheeling, WV, HailGeeks estimates 80,925 single-family homes, 5,305 townhomes, and 22,621 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 33,413 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 31,397 | 3,223 | 12,344 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 33,413 | 1,671 | 6,257 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9,876 | 219 | 1,954 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5,023 | 163 | 839 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,021 | 25 | 1,221 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 65 | 1 | 2 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 61 | 1 | 2 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 69 | 2 | 2 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 17, 2024 Wheeling, WV hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
Hail from the August 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Wheeling, WV region. Jefferson County, OH had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 14,462 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 33 cities near Wheeling, WV. Hopedale, OH had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 72 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 17, 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 August 17, 2024 Wheeling, WV hail map spans 52 ZIP codes. ZIP 43907 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,679.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 17, 2024 hail map for Wheeling, WV currently list 2 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 17, 2024 3:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 W Brentwood | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 17, 2024 3:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | E Wintersville | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 17, 2024 1:50 PM CT | 1 SSE Morgan Run | OH | Tree down into powerlines. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:03 PM CT | Weirton | WV | Trees down in Weirton with pea size hail. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:09 PM CT | 1 W Bakersville | OH | Trees down across County Road 2. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:20 PM CT | 1 N Avella | PA | A couple trees down on a private property. | |
August 17, 2024 2:35 PM CT | 1 NE Oakdale | PA | Power kines down | |
August 17, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 2 SE Birmingham | OH | Delayed report of numerous trees down with minor house damage. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:50 PM CT | 3 SE Peoli | OH | Tees down | |
August 17, 2024 3:20 PM CT | Follansbee | WV | Tree damage and branches down across Follansbee. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:25 PM CT | 1 WNW Renton | PA | Tree down on Old Leechburg Road in Plum. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:26 PM CT | 1 SSW Glendwell | OH | Report down at intersection of Sinclair Avenue and John Scott Highway. Time estimated based on radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:30 PM CT | Pleasant Heights | OH | Report of trees down along roadway. Time estimated based on radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:42 PM CT | Weirton | WV | Trees down in Weirton. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:45 PM CT | Avella | PA | Picture of trees down in Avella likely associated with outflow from approaching thunderstorm. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:47 PM CT | Paris | PA | Report of tree down along roadway. Time estimated based on radar. | |
August 17, 2024 4:15 PM CT | SW West Mifflin | PA | Large tree limbs/branches down (greater than 2 inches) |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 17, 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 August 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 16, 2024 through Aug 14, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 14, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wheeling, WV
Not sure whether the August 17, 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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