Hail Swath Map Preview
The Huntington, WV hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 5 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 20, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Huntington, WV Hail Map
The May 20, 2026 hail swath map for Huntington, WV covers approximately 289 square miles and includes an estimated 17,514 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 108 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 6,673 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 108 sq mi | 5,399 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 107 sq mi | 6,673 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 66 sq mi | 4,419 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9 sq mi | 1,023 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Huntington, WV Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Huntington, WV, HailGeeks estimates 8,451 single-family homes, 178 townhomes, and 784 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 3,183 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,632 | 77 | 178 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,183 | 47 | 277 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,057 | 29 | 120 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 579 | 25 | 209 |
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Counties Inside the Huntington, WV Hail Map
Hail from the May 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Huntington, WV region. Kanawha County, WV had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 3,073 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Huntington, WV Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 8 cities near Huntington, WV. Sissonville, WV had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 745 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 20, 2026 Huntington, 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 Huntington, WV Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 20, 2026 Huntington, WV hail map spans 26 ZIP codes. ZIP 25312 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,326.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 20, 2026 hail map for Huntington, WV currently list 5 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20, 2026 3:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Poca | WV | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 20, 2026 3:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | Poca | WV | Reports of nickel to quarter size hail. |
May 20, 2026 3:42 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 SW Sissonville | WV | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 20, 2026 3:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Sissonville | WV | Social media video showing quarter size hail. |
May 20, 2026 4:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Chapmanville | WV | Photo verified through social media. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20, 2026 2:21 PM CT | 3 ENE Wayne | WV | Tree damage resulting in approximately 60 customers without power. | |
May 20, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 1 W Grayson | KY | Tree down blocking part of Main street. | |
May 20, 2026 2:45 PM CT | 7 W Yatesville Lake Sta | KY | Tree damage resulting in 200 customers without power. Time is estimated by radar. | |
May 20, 2026 2:46 PM CT | 5 W West Hamlin | WV | Tree damage resulting in approximately 80 customers without power. | |
May 20, 2026 2:52 PM CT | 1 NNE Barboursville | WV | Tree fell on an unoccupied vehicle. | |
May 20, 2026 2:59 PM CT | 5 W Wayne | WV | Tree down on power lines and on fire. | |
May 20, 2026 3:09 PM CT | 8 N Fort Gay | WV | Tree down. | |
May 20, 2026 3:10 PM CT | 2 E Poca | WV | Power lines down along Poca River Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 20, 2026 3:26 PM CT | Wayne | WV | Tree down with photo on social media. | |
May 20, 2026 3:29 PM CT | 3 W Coal Fork | WV | Tree down. |
| 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 May 20, 2026 Huntington, 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 Huntington, WV Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Huntington, WV region as the May 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 13, 2025 through May 19, 2026, 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 May 19, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Huntington, WV
Not sure whether the May 20, 2026 Huntington, 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 Huntington, WV region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 20, 2026 Huntington, WV event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 20, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Huntington, WV region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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