Hail across 9 areas in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland on May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, one storm system dropped hail up to 1.1″ (quarter) across 9 warning zones in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Storm first detected near Bethany, WV.
What happened
Monongalia County, WV saw the storm's largest hail. Even at that size, hail can ding vehicles and start to wear down a roof. The system took roughly 5 hours to move through. Trained storm spotters on the ground corroborated the radar detections. This was one storm system crossing West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, so the hail is broken out by area below rather than tied to a single city.
Did this storm hit your address?
The footprint spans many areas. Check the exact radar record at your address, free, in seconds.
The areas this storm hit
Each area below has its own hail-history page. Open any to see its full local record.
Common questions
Was my address hit by this storm?
This is one storm's full footprint, 9 warning zones across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. If you got here from a specific town, that's one area inside it. Whether hail reached your exact roof depends on where you sit within the footprint, and an address check shows what NOAA radar detected over your location.
How big was the hail in this storm?
Radar confirmed hail up to 1.1″ (quarter) in this system. Sizes varied by area, so check the breakdown below.
When did this storm happen?
It moved through West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland on May 13, 2026.
How do I document this storm for an insurance claim?
Photograph any damage and note the date, then confirm what radar recorded at your address. Most policies require prompt notice and deadlines vary, so a dated radar record can help support the timeline. Hail over an area doesn't guarantee damage to any specific property. Only an inspection confirms that.
What this means for you
Document before you repair
Photograph any damage and note this storm's date before making repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get the radar evidence
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report shows exactly what federal radar recorded at your address during this storm, ready to attach when you file.
Mind your claim deadline
Policies set deadlines for hail claims, and state law may also apply. Windows can range from months to several years. Knowing the storm date helps you file on time.
Check your exact address
The footprint spans many zones. See what radar recorded over your specific roof during this storm, not just the warning area.
If hail hit your address
Get the radar evidence before you call your insurer.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address on May 13, 2026: hail size, time, and signature, in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim.
Source: NOAA NEXRAD hail signatures and NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed warning indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.