Pleasant Plain, OH Hail Storm – August 2026

Pleasant Plain, Ohio — Aug 7, 2026. An early-morning storm moved through multiple local zones and produced hail up to 0.91 inch. The event is concluded.

What Happened

The storm moved through Pleasant Plain in the early morning on Aug 7. An NWS warning issued at 6:43 AM EDT reported hail to 0.75 inch within the warning area. Twenty-two minutes later, dual-polarization radar detected larger hail within the same aggregate event and reported a peak value of 0.91 inch at 7:05 AM EDT. This page aggregates two NWS alert entries for a multi-zone storm report.

Radar coverage indicated a concentrated echo over the Pleasant Plain metro during the 6:30–7:15 AM window. The first alert came as an NWS warning only observation tied to the warning polygon. The second alert was radar-derived from dual-polarization NEXRAD processing and refined the hail size estimate for the track crossing local zones. The storm concluded shortly after the radar-detected peak and no additional alerts were issued for this event.

Damage Assessment

Hail in this size range is sub-inch to near-inch and typically produces cosmetic to moderate impacts on exposed surfaces. Asphalt shingles can incur surface bruising and granule loss. Automotive paint and soft trim are at risk for dents and chipped finish on exposed panels. Window glass and siding generally remain intact at these dimensions, though localized damage is possible where hail was driven by wind.

Field effects concentrate along the radar-mapped track through the aggregated zones. Roof inspections should focus on concentrated hail swaths where radar reflectivity and the later alert overlap the NWS warning area. Vehicle inspections should prioritize high-exposure parking locations recorded within the affected warning polygon.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs in the specific Pleasant Plain zones called out in the early-morning warning area and along the radar-derived hail track. Look for granule loss, bruised shingles, and shadowing that indicates compromised water-shedding. Document locations with photos and GPS coordinates tied to the local road grid. Use roofing tape and magnet checks only as supplementary indicators; prioritize visible surface loss and soft-spot detection during walk inspections.

For exterior trades, prioritize assessment of vehicles and soft metals in storage yards, fleet lots, and residential driveways within the warning area. Note that damage can be clustered where radar reflectivity peaked. Triage work by exposure, accessibility, and safety. Provide quick estimates for cosmetic repairs and separate any suspected structural or glazing damage for more detailed evaluation.

Paid subscribers can view the Strike Map for the precise, radar-mapped hail track and detailed damage zone overlays.