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Hail history for Montgomery County, VA
98 hail reports in Montgomery County since 2006 on 50 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 14, 2011.
Cities in Montgomery County
Recent hail in Montgomery County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Prices Fork 3 hail reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Merrimac 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Vicker, Cambria 2 hail reports |
| May 13, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Montgomery, Houchins 2 hail reports |
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Hail days in Montgomery County by year
When hail season peaks in Montgomery County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Montgomery County
159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Montgomery County since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Prices Fork, Childress, Christiansburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Blacksburg, Merrimac 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Prices Fork, Merrimac, Blacksburg 5 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | New Ellett 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Blacksburg, Childress 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Mt Tabor, Montgomery 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, a measured | Blacksburg Vpi Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Christiansburg, Arthur 2 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Fairview, Riner 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Blacksburg, Riner 2 wind reports |
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 Montgomery County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).