Nallen, WV Hail Storm – August 2026

Nallen, West Virginia experienced a late-afternoon hail event on August 2, 2026. The storm concluded after producing small, localized hail with a peak measured size of 0.84".

What Happened

The storm moved through Nallen in the late afternoon and into early evening on August 2, 2026. The National Weather Service issued one severe thunderstorm warning at 5:07 PM EDT (21:07 UTC) citing 0.75" hail potential; the alert was classified as NWS warning only. Dual-polarization radar returned hail signatures along a concentrated core that tracked northeast across the single report zone. No additional NWS alerts affected the metro area for this event. The system weakened within an hour after the warning and the event is recorded as concluded.

Damage Assessment

On residential and commercial exteriors in Nallen, hail at this scale commonly produces vehicle dents, bruising to vinyl and aluminum surfaces, and accelerated wear on composite roofing shingles where granule loss is present. Soft-surface items such as exterior HVAC condenser fins, vinyl siding panels, and unprotected skylights are at greater risk of functional damage. Windows and tempered glass are unlikely to shatter from hail of this size but can sustain pitting or cracking if struck by debris. Landscape impacts are most visible on tender plants, thin-barked trees, and unprotected outdoor equipment.

Field inspections in Nallen should confirm whether roof granules are missing in patterns consistent with hail impact and whether vehicle body panels show clustered dents along the storm path. Photographic documentation should include scale references and compass orientation to establish the hail trajectory relative to structures and parked vehicles.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and a methodical inspection sequence. Start with a roof-access assessment from ground level, then document shingle condition, flashing integrity, and gutter damage. For vehicles, note dent size and placement and photograph with a ruler or coin. For HVAC and exterior mechanicals, check condenser fins, protective screens, and exposed copper fittings. Temporary tarping may be appropriate if water intrusion is observed or likely.

Estimate repairs based on localized impact patterns rather than the broader NWS warning area. Use the radar-derived hail returns and on-site photos to define work scopes and line items. Provide clients with clear photographic evidence of hail-related damage and a concise repair recommendation that distinguishes between storm-caused defects and preexisting wear.

Consult the Strike Map for precise hail track and damage zone coordinates when preparing bids or planning canvass operations.