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Hail history for Blue Ridge, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Blue Ridge on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Blue Ridge
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Stewartsville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Blue Ridge |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Hardy, Stewartsville 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Blue Ridge |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Stewartsville, Shady Grove 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Blue Ridge |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Stewartsville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Blue Ridge |
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Of 54 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (14) and June (14).
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Aug 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lithia (8 mi from Blue Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported at Mile Marker 160 on Interstate 81.May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stewartsville (7 mi from Blue Ridge)
Jul 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stewartsville (8 mi from Blue Ridge)
May 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thaxton (10 mi from Blue Ridge)
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Daleville (8 mi from Blue Ridge)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Blue Ridge
213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Blue Ridge since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 5, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Daleville, Cloverdale 2 wind reports |
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Stewartsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage a reported | Stewartsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Roanoke Airport, Nace, Stewartsville 5 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Stewartsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Hollins, Stewartsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Hollins 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Woodrum Field Roa, Roanoke 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | Stewartsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nace 1 wind report |
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 Blue Ridge; 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
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56 hail days - Timberlake
41 hail days - West Lynchburg
41 hail days - Blacksburg
48 hail days - Lynchburg
45 hail days
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 Blue Ridge.
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