Hail in Cabell County, WV
NOAA radar has confirmed 3 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Cabell County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on April 14, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was May 20, 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
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with April the busiest month on record.
Cabell County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.5″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Cabell County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 3 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Cabell County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Cabell County?
Cabell County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Cabell County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar 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.
Did it hail in Cabell County in 2026?
Yes, 1 confirmed hail event so far in 2026, most recently May 20, 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.