Mount Clare, WV Hail Storm – June 2026

Mount Clare, WV recorded a concluded hail-producing storm on June 11, 2026. The event produced peak hail of 2.02 inches and generated numerous NWS warning-area alerts.

What Happened

The storm developed in the late afternoon and persisted into the late evening on June 11. The first NWS warning-area alert arrived at 3:59 PM EDT. The final warning-area alert associated with this event was issued at 11:45 PM EDT. In total, the NWS issued 59 warning-area alerts tied to this multi-zone event.

Most alerts reported radar-indicated hail diameters of 0.75 inches. Intermittent NWS warnings flagged 1.0-inch and 0.88-inch hail at multiple times between the late afternoon and night. The alert cadence included repeated 0.75-inch advisories roughly every few minutes during the storm’s peak period, and periodic 1.0-inch readings as the system evolved. All public alerts for this event are recorded as NWS warning-area alerts; individual warnings carried NWS warning only confidence designations. Radar returns showed concentrated hail signatures moving across Mount Clare with periods of stronger reflectivity during the evening.

Damage Assessment

NWS warnings for three-quarters-inch and one-inch hail were frequent across Mount Clare. Storms that produce those sizes commonly cause cosmetic vehicle damage and can bruise or chip siding and soft roof materials in exposed locations. Repeated impacts over several minutes increase cumulative wear on asphalt shingles and can accelerate granular loss.

Isolated pockets of larger stones occurred within the broader warning area. Where stones exceeded two inches, expect higher risk for denting to metal panels, broken vehicle glass, and damage to skylights or older roof assemblies. No field reports of widespread structural collapse were received with this event data set. Inspections should prioritize visible denting, cracked glazing, and shingle lift or missing granules in the neighborhoods flagged by NWS warning-area alerts.

What Contractors Should Know

Conduct a rapid exterior survey first. Photograph each structure from multiple angles with timestamps. Log roof material, slope, and visible damage to shingles, vents, and flashings. Prioritize safety: use tethering, proper ladder ties, and avoid wet or wind-blown surfaces during immediate post-storm work.

Document vehicle and equipment exposure. Check HVAC condenser fins, solar panels, and softscape items for impact. If temporary tarping is required, record installation time and photos before and after. Provide clients clear scope options: cosmetic repair, partial roof replacement where multiple shingles are compromised, and full replacement where substrate or multiple layers show impact. Maintain a copy of the NWS warning-area alert timeline for each claim.

For precision mapping of where hail actually struck within Mount Clare, reference the paid Strike Map for radar-derived hail track and damage zone detail.

Mount Clare, WV Hail Storm – June 2026

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What Happened

Damage Assessment

What Contractors Should Know

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