Hail in Cabell County, WV
Hail turns up in Cabell County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Cabell County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (ping pong ball) on April 14, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was August 16, 2026.
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About Cabell County, WV
Cabell County sits along the Ohio River in the western tip of West Virginia, where river bottomland meets the surrounding wooded hills. Damaging hail is uncommon; the broken Appalachian terrain tends to limit how large storms can grow, so most severe weather here arrives as wind and heavy rain rather than ice. The Charleston, WV radar (KRLX) lies about 29 miles to the east and provides solid coverage.
The hail record for Cabell County, WV
Cabell County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 4 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Most confirmed hail in Cabell County falls between spring and early summer, with August the busiest month.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Cabell County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Cabell County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Cabell County?
Hail in Cabell County is concentrated in August, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Cabell County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about ping pong ball size, on April 14, 2025.
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 Cabell 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 Cabell County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. 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.
Is hail getting worse in Cabell County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Cabell County, 4 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Cabell County this year?
Cabell County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Recent confirmed hail near Cabell County, WV
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Cabell 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.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
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.