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, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 5, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charleston, WV Hail Map
The July 5, 2026 hail swath map for Charleston, WV covers approximately 325 square miles and includes an estimated 13,795 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 176 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 10,441 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 176 sq mi | 10,441 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 127 sq mi | 2,995 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 21 sq mi | 359 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 5, 2026 hail swath map area for Charleston, WV, HailGeeks estimates 7,616 single-family homes, 123 townhomes, and 1,227 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 5,834 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,834 | 111 | 1,156 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,576 | 11 | 59 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 206 | 1 | 12 |
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Counties Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Map
Hail from the July 5, 2026 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Charleston, WV region. Fayette County, WV had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 805 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. Powellton, WV had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 137 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Charleston, WV Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 5, 2026 Charleston, WV hail map spans 38 ZIP codes. ZIP 25276 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 267.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 5, 2026 hail map for Charleston, WV currently list 0 public hail reports, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 5, 2026 1:30 PM CT | 6 NE Kenna | WV | Tree down across the road at the intersection of Rocky Knob and Statts Mills Road. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 5, 2026 1:30 PM CT | 8 ESE Ripley | WV | Tree down at the intersection of Gay Allentown Road and Haw Run Road southeast of Ripley. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 5, 2026 2:35 PM CT | 1 NNW Ravenswood | WV | Tree down on Turkey Run Road north of Ravenswood. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 5, 2026 3:45 PM CT | 4 WNW Leon | WV | A barn was destroyed... several large tree limbs were blown down... and three power poles were damaged along US 35 between Point Pleasant and Leon. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 5, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 1 NNW Hurricane | WV | Tree down on Hurricane Creek Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 5, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 1 SSW Point Pleasant | WV | Tree down blocking the roadway near the McDonalds in Point Pleasant. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 5, 2026 5:50 PM CT | 1 WNW Madison | WV | Tree down on the Veterans Memorial Bypass. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 5, 2026 6:00 PM CT | 5 SSW Madison | WV | Tree down on six mile road near Ramage. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 5, 2026 6:00 PM CT | 3 SW Madison | WV | Tree down on Laurel Branch Road in Washington Heights. Time estimated by 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 July 5, 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 July 5, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 20, 2026 through Jul 4, 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 Jul 4, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charleston, WV
Not sure whether the July 5, 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 July 5, 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 July 5, 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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