HailEvidence → South Charleston, WV → 2026-05-20
Did it hail in South Charleston, WV on May 20, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of South Charleston, WV on May 20, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near South Charleston on 2026-05-20
Distances are from the South Charleston city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 20:29 UTC | 3 W Coal Fork, Kanawha | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 20:10 UTC | 2 E Poca, Putnam | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 20:42 UTC | 2 SW Sissonville, Kanawha | SPC · preliminary |
7.2 mi, wind: “Tree down. (RLX)”
9.5 mi, wind: “Power lines down along Poca River Road. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
10 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (RLX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-20?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12