Hail in Pendleton County, WV
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 hail event of 1 inch or larger in Pendleton County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on April 5, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was April 5, 2025.
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About Pendleton County, WV
Pendleton County lies deep in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia, a rugged stretch of high ridges and narrow valleys along the Virginia line. Hail is uncommon in this terrain, where the mountains tend to wring out and disorganize summer storms before they can grow severe, leaving only the occasional small stone in late spring or summer. The Sterling radar (KLWX) sits roughly 103 miles to the east, a long enough reach that its beam reads distant storm tops far better than anything close to the ground.
The hail record for Pendleton County, WV
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with April the busiest month on record.
Pendleton County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Pendleton County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 severe hail event (1 inch or larger) in the Pendleton County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Pendleton County?
Hail in Pendleton County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Pendleton County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on April 5, 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Pendleton County so far in 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 Pendleton County, WV
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Pendleton 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.
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.
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.