Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charleston, WV hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 4 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 1, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charleston, WV Hail Map
The April 1, 2026 hail swath map for Charleston, WV covers approximately 747 square miles and includes an estimated 44,505 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 323 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 21,812 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 323 sq mi | 21,812 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 314 sq mi | 14,925 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 86 sq mi | 5,233 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 23 sq mi | 2,535 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 1, 2026 hail swath map area for Charleston, WV, HailGeeks estimates 23,586 single-family homes, 328 townhomes, and 2,696 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 12,035 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 12,035 | 223 | 1,309 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,482 | 63 | 883 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,814 | 21 | 285 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,255 | 21 | 219 |
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Counties Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Map
Hail from the April 1, 2026 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Charleston, WV region. Meigs County, OH had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 2,497 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 27 cities near Charleston, WV. Pomeroy, OH had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 653 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 1, 2026 Charleston, WV hail map spans 78 ZIP codes. ZIP 45769 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,033.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 1, 2026 hail map for Charleston, WV currently list 4 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 1, 2026 1:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | 7 NNE Kermit | WV | Trained spotter near Crum... WV measured half dollar size hail. |
April 1, 2026 3:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Beaver | WV | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 1, 2026 3:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Daniels | WV | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 1, 2026 4:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNE Pipestem | WV | One inch size hail reported at Pipestem Resort State Park. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 1, 2026 12:51 PM CT | 9 SSW Louisa | KY | Tree damage resulting in 54 customers without power. | |
April 1, 2026 2:05 PM CT | 3 NE Mitchell Heights | WV | 500 customers without power due to tree damage in the Pecks Mill area. | |
April 1, 2026 2:31 PM CT | Delbarton | WV | Tree down along Bulldog Boulevard. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 1, 2026 3:38 PM CT | Beckley | WV | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Beckley. Tree reported down. Time is estimated by radar. | |
April 1, 2026 3:43 PM CT | Beckley | WV | Tree down. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 1, 2026 3:46 PM CT | 4 ESE Piney View | WV | Tree and power lines down. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 1, 2026 3:50 PM CT | Beckley | WV | Tree down on Clyburn St. in Sprague. | |
April 1, 2026 4:25 PM CT | 1 W Louisa | KY | Tree down across road blocking the entire road on Town Hill road. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 1, 2026 4:44 PM CT | 1 NE Middleport | OH | Sign blown off business. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 1, 2026 5:17 PM CT | Gallipolis | OH | Large tree down blocking Ohio Avenue. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 1, 2026 5:40 PM CT | 2 NNW Elizabeth | WV | Tree in Roadway on WV-14 & Rose Hill Rd. Time estimated from radar. |
| 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 April 1, 2026 Charleston, 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 Charleston, WV Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charleston, WV region as the April 1, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 19, 2025 through Feb 19, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Feb 19, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charleston, WV
Not sure whether the April 1, 2026 Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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 April 1, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Charleston, WV region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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