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Hail history for Salem (C) County, VA
12 hail reports in Salem (C) County since 2006 on 9 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 28, 2019.
Cities in Salem (C) County
Recent hail in Salem (C) County
No hail was reported in Salem (C) County in the last two years.
Hail days in Salem (C) County by year
When hail season peaks in Salem (C) County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Salem (C) County
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Salem (C) County since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Sep 2, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 69 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 63 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2021 | 63 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 58 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 60 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 63 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2013 | 58 mph, a estimat | Salem (C) 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 Salem (C) 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).