Hail in Harrison County, OH
NOAA radar has confirmed 5 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Harrison County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on March 23, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was March 23, 2026.
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About Harrison County, OH
Harrison County sits in the rugged, wooded hills of eastern Ohio, part of the unglaciated Appalachian plateau near the West Virginia line. Hail is uncommon here, mostly limited to scattered summer storms that bubble up over the broken terrain on warm, humid afternoons. The Pittsburgh (KPBZ) radar provides the closest coverage from roughly 49 miles to the east, near enough to follow storms though its beam runs somewhat above the hilly ground.
The hail record for Harrison County, OH
Most confirmed hail in Harrison County falls between spring and early summer, with June the busiest month.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Harrison County, but the record shows it does reach 1.3″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Harrison County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 5 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Harrison County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Harrison County?
Harrison County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Harrison County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on March 23, 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 Harrison 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 Harrison County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. 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 Harrison County in 2026?
Yes, 1 confirmed hail event so far in 2026, most recently March 23, 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 Harrison County, OH
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Harrison 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.