Hail in Brooke County, WV
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Brooke County since 2026, the largest 1″ (quarter) on May 13, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 13, 2026.
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About Brooke County, WV
Brooke County occupies the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, a narrow strip of hilly country along the Ohio River. Hail is occasional and usually small, falling from warm-season thunderstorms that move through on fronts crossing the upper Ohio Valley. The Pittsburgh (KPBZ) radar is nearby, about 26 miles to the northeast, providing reliable coverage of storms approaching the county.
The hail record for Brooke County, WV
Most confirmed hail in Brooke County falls between spring and early summer, with April the busiest month.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Brooke County, but the record shows it does reach 1″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Brooke County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Brooke County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Brooke County?
Hail in Brooke County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Brooke County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on May 13, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Brooke County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Brooke County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Brooke County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 13, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Brooke County, WV
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Brooke County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.