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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 27, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charleston, WV Hail Map
The May 27, 2026 hail swath map for Charleston, WV covers approximately 250 square miles and includes an estimated 8,419 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 164 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 6,425 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 164 sq mi | 6,425 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 79 sq mi | 1,789 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 7 sq mi | 205 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 27, 2026 hail swath map area for Charleston, WV, HailGeeks estimates 3,838 single-family homes, 32 townhomes, and 479 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,925 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,925 | 28 | 443 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 827 | 4 | 32 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 86 | 0 | 4 |
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Counties Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Map
Hail from the May 27, 2026 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Charleston, WV region. Mingo County, WV had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 446 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Charleston, WV. Oak Hill, WV had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 826 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 27, 2026 Charleston, WV hail map spans 28 ZIP codes. ZIP 45631 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 237.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 27, 2026 hail map for Charleston, WV currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 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 27, 2026 2:04 PM CT | 5 NNW Danville | WV | Tree down on Middle Horse Creek Rd in Julian. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 27, 2026 2:12 PM CT | 7 SW Marmet | WV | Tree down in the 4300 block of Ashford-Nellis Rd near Ashford... WV. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 27, 2026 3:24 PM CT | 5 N Leon | WV | Pictures on social media of a tree down blocking part of Bear Wallow Rd near Thomas Ridge Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 27, 2026 3:27 PM CT | 4 N Leon | WV | Pictures on social media of a large tree down blocking the entire road in the 3800 block of Ten Mile Creek Rd. | |
May 27, 2026 3:32 PM CT | 6 WSW Jackson Mill | WV | Received pictures via social media of various large hardwood trees down along Left Freemans Creek Road... Churchville Road... and Freemans Creek Road. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 27, 2026 3:37 PM CT | 8 NE Leon | WV | Tree down in the 2300 block of Baier Ridge Road near Bar Ridge Road Time estimated via radar. | |
May 27, 2026 3:55 PM CT | 6 NNE Burnsville | WV | Tree in Roadway on CR-40/4 (Bens Run Rd). Coincident with a power outage affecting 35 customers due to inclement weather. | |
May 27, 2026 4:06 PM CT | 6 NE Kenna | WV | Tree down on powerlines along Haw Run Rd at Alpin Ridge Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 27, 2026 4:11 PM CT | 10 E Kenna | WV | Tree damage resulting in approximately 100 customers without power. Time is estimated by radar. | |
May 27, 2026 4:29 PM CT | 11 SSE Spencer | WV | Tree in Roadway at 270 Poca Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 27, 2026 4:30 PM CT | 3 E Alderson | WV | Tree is down on Highland Trail near Alderson... WV... blocking one lane. Time is 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 May 27, 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 May 27, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 31, 2025 through May 24, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 24, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charleston, WV
Not sure whether the May 27, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 27, 2026 Charleston, 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 27, 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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