Hail History

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Hail history for South Hill, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 9, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Feb 24, 2016
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles65

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Hill on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Feb 24, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near South Hill

No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Hill in the last two years.

Hail days near South Hill by year

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When hail season peaks near South Hill

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (3).

Jan2FebMar3Apr3MayJun1JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Hill

Feb 24, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Opie (3 mi from South Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Tea cup size hail was reported northwest of South Hill.

May 6, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Hill (0 mi from South Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on State Highway 47 in South Hill.

Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hagood (6 mi from South Hill)

Apr 19, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Opie (5 mi from South Hill)

May 10, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Baskerville (10 mi from South Hill)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Hill

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 19, 2019EF0Brodnax
7 mi from South Hill		0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 5, 2017EF0Bagleys Mills
8 mi from South Hill		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Hill

65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Hill since 2006, on 48 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedGary
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSouth Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedBeechwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBrodnax
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202558 mph, estimatedEbony
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedBracey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedRedlawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedBagleys Mills, Grandy
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedCharlie Hope
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202358 mph, estimatedSouth Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near South Hill; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of South Hill.

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