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Hail history for Altavista, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 4, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 6, 2023

Ane haili ijiin 200624

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile1

Wind reports within 10 miles117

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Altavista on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Altavista

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 4, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Altavista, Hurt 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Altavista	NWS storm report (preliminary)

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Altavista meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Altavista

Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Altavista

Jun 3, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lynch Station (3 mi from Altavista)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Altavista (1 mi from Altavista)

Mar 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evington (8 mi from Altavista)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail damaged siding, broke one window and several screens on a home.

Apr 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glenland (6 mi from Altavista)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on Waller Road.

May 20, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Gretna (10 mi from Altavista)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Altavista

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 17, 2009	EF1	Hurt 2 mi from Altavista	0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Altavista

117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Altavista since 2006, on 78 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	damage a reported	Evington, Hodges 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026	damage a reported	Altavista 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Evington, Leesville, Altavista 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026	damage a reported	Pittsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Evington 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Altavista, Leesville, Straightstone 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Hurt 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Leesville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Chalk Level, Sycamore 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Long Is 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 Altavista; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Altavista.

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