Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wheeling, WV hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 2 public hail reports, 49 public wind reports, and 4 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 21, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
The July 21, 2026 hail swath map for Wheeling, WV covers approximately 1,518 square miles and includes an estimated 52,652 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 649 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 21,625 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 415 sq mi | 17,521 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 649 sq mi | 21,625 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 261 sq mi | 5,980 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 108 sq mi | 3,827 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 36 sq mi | 1,982 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 27 sq mi | 675 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 19 sq mi | 878 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 164 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Wheeling, WV, HailGeeks estimates 25,822 single-family homes, 492 townhomes, and 2,701 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 10,987 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,201 | 158 | 955 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,987 | 253 | 1,295 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,504 | 23 | 122 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,426 | 16 | 190 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 922 | 14 | 88 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 332 | 10 | 16 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 383 | 15 | 27 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 67 | 3 | 8 |
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Counties Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
Hail from the July 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Wheeling, WV region. Wetzel County, WV had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 3,222 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 31 cities near Wheeling, WV. Paden City, WV had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,037 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Wheeling, WV Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 21, 2026 Wheeling, WV hail map spans 64 ZIP codes. ZIP 26155 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,515.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 21, 2026 hail map for Wheeling, WV currently list 2 public hail reports, 49 public wind reports, and 4 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 21, 2026 4:15 PM CT |
0.50 in | 1 S Shinnston | WV | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 21, 2026 4:21 PM CT |
0.75 in | 3 Ne Bridgeport | WV | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 21, 2026 11:15 AM CT | 7 Wnw Belpre | OH | Over 1000 customers without power due to tree damage between Cutler and Vincent. | |
July 21, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 3 Ese North Hills | WV | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ESE North Hills. Tree down near the church on Old Saint Marys Pike. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 2 Ne Lisbon | OH | Tree down on shoulder of State Route 11 southbound lane. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 2 Nne Lisbon | OH | Tree down just west of State Route 11. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 11:41 AM CT | 2 Ese Lisbon | OH | Large tree down just east of onramp on northbound side of State Route 11_ just north SR 154/SR 11 interchange. Time estimated from Radar. | |
July 21, 2026 12:13 PM CT | 3 N Steubenville | OH | A tree was reported down on Township Road 380. | |
July 21, 2026 1:35 PM CT | 3 Ese North Hills | WV | Tree down near the church on Old Saint Marys Pike. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 2:41 PM CT | 2 W Sarahsville | OH | Down power lines on Wolf Run Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 2:45 PM CT | 2 Ssw Graysville | OH | Tree down. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:00 PM CT | 5 S Antioch | OH | Tree uprooted. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:05 PM CT | 2 Ssw Lower Salem | OH | Over 400 customers without power due to tree damage from Lower Salem to Whipple. | |
July 21, 2026 3:10 PM CT | 4 Ne Star City | WV | Large tree down across Hoard Road blocking driveways. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:13 PM CT | 2 Ssw Morgantown | WV | A tree was reported down on Hite Street. | |
July 21, 2026 3:20 PM CT | 4 Ene Marietta | OH | Cinderblock outbuilding destroyed_ trees snapped_ camper tossed off hillside between Morris Rd and Grub Road off of Pleasant Ridge Rd. | |
July 21, 2026 3:25 PM CT | Williamstown | WV | Trees down near Williamstown. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:30 PM CT | 3 E Marietta | OH | SR-26 closed from Baker Run Rd to Edmar Ave due to trees in roadway. | |
July 21, 2026 3:30 PM CT | 8 Sw Matamoras | OH | All lanes of SR-7 closed at Archers Fork Road due to trees in roadway. | |
July 21, 2026 3:32 PM CT | 1 Ne Belmont | WV | Carport and shed destroyed in the Riverview Estates Trailer park. | |
July 21, 2026 3:34 PM CT | 1 Ssw Saint Marys | WV | Reports of structures damaged and large road signs torn down in the Saint Marys area. Possible tornadic damage. | |
July 21, 2026 3:34 PM CT | 1 Ssw Saint Marys | WV | Swaths of large trees snapped clean. Large power lines down. Large road signs and sign structures collapsed. Possible tornado damage. | |
July 21, 2026 3:35 PM CT | 2 Nne Pine Grove | WV | A tree was reported down on a roadway on Barker Run Road. | |
July 21, 2026 3:35 PM CT | 2 Sse Saint Marys | WV | Large radio tower collapsed. | |
July 21, 2026 3:38 PM CT | 2 Nne Pine Grove | WV | 3 trees down blocking traffic. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:45 PM CT | 4 Nnw Ellenboro | WV | Over 600 customers without power due to tree damage between St Marys and Ellenboro. | |
July 21, 2026 3:46 PM CT | 48 mph | 4 Sse Williamstown | WV | ASOS station KPKB Parkersburg Airport. |
July 21, 2026 3:51 PM CT | 5 Nne Pennsboro | WV | Trees down on Willow Lane. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:56 PM CT | Ellenboro | WV | Downed tree reported near Ellenboro. | |
July 21, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 1 N Anmoore | WV | Numerous reports of trees and lines down near Bridgeport_ Clarksburg_ Hepzibah_ Lumberport_ Salem_ Spelter_ and Wallace. | |
July 21, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 2 Wsw West Union | WV | Multiple reports of trees down along US-50 west of West Union. | |
July 21, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 5 Ne Salem | WV | Tree and lines down on Grass Run Road. | |
July 21, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 6 Ene Salem | WV | Tree down on Marshville Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:05 PM CT | 4 W Lumberport | WV | Tree down on State Route 20. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:05 PM CT | 6 Ene Salem | WV | Tree down on Marshville Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:05 PM CT | 6 Wsw Lumberport | WV | Power lines down on Rock Camp Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:05 PM CT | Pennsboro | WV | Multiple trees and lines down near Pennsboro. | |
July 21, 2026 4:09 PM CT | 3 N Despard | WV | Several trees down_ some minor siding and roof damage to homes_ and power outages. Time is estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:10 PM CT | 6 Wsw Lumberport | WV | Tree down on Big Rock Camp Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:15 PM CT | 4 N West Milford | WV | Power lines hanging 2 feet above the road on Isaac Creek Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:19 PM CT | 3 E Fairmont | WV | Tree down blocking road and power lines down. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:20 PM CT | 3 Ene Salem | WV | Tree down on Holden Hollow Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:20 PM CT | 5 Nw Salem | WV | Tree in the roadway in the 3000 block of Big Battle Run. | |
July 21, 2026 4:25 PM CT | 7 Nw Salem | WV | Over 1000 customers without power due to tree damage from Smithburg to near Center Point. | |
July 21, 2026 4:30 PM CT | Grafton | WV | Multiple reports of trees and lines down near Grafton_ Flemington_ and Rosemont. | |
July 21, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 1 Wnw Clarksburg | WV | Power lines down on Locust Avenue in Clarksburg. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 2 Se Salem | WV | Tree down near Halls Run Road southeast of Salem. Time Estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 4 Wnw Clarksburg | WV | Tree down near Curtis Avenue. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 6 Wsw Lumberport | WV | Power lines down on Big Rock Camp Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 3 Nne Flemington | WV | Power lines down near Long Run Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:53 PM CT | 67 mph | 2 Ene Bridgeport | WV | ASOS station KCKB Clarksburg Airport. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 21, 2026 3:15 PM CT | UNK | 3 Ne Marietta | OH | EF2 tornado began between Hartline Rd and Zimmer Rd then tracked southeast 12 miles_ crossing into WV at Belmont. |
July 21, 2026 3:25 PM CT | UNK | 10 E Marietta | OH | EF2 tornado began between Newells Run Rd and Kerr Run Rd_ then continued southeast for 12 miles through Newport_ then across the Ohio River through Saint Marys and the across Pleasants County along o |
July 21, 2026 3:31 PM CT | UNK | 7 Sw Matamoras | OH | EF1 tornado began in the Wayne National Forest near Archers Fork Rd_ then tracked southeast for 24 miles_ crossing the Ohio River into WV at Raven Rock_ then passing through northern Pleasants_ south |
July 21, 2026 7:04 PM CT | UNK | 3 Sw Prospect | PA | Trees down_ out buildings damaged_ roof damage. Strong radar circulation went right over this location on Yellow Creek Road just south of Kotchey Lane. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 21, 2026 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 July 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 3, 2026 through Jul 18, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wheeling, WV
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