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Hail history for Elkton, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elkton on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 28, 2021. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Elkton
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Furnace, Lydia 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Elkton |
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Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (5) and June (5).
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Sep 28, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rocky Bar (3 mi from Elkton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the 2000 block of Shady Acres Drive in Elkton.Mar 20, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Melrose (8 mi from Elkton)
Jun 26, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mc Gaheysville (6 mi from Elkton)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Elkton (2 mi from Elkton)
May 28, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Elkton (4 mi from Elkton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elkton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2008 | EF0 | Elkton 0 mi from Elkton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elkton
116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elkton since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 4, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Elkton 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Montevideo, Jollett, Elkton 11 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Montevideo, Massanutten, Elkton 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Swift Run, Ingham, Shenandoah 10 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Rocky Bar, Elkton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Kinderhook 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Mission Home 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Elkton 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hood 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Shenandoah, Swift Run, Athlone 3 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 Elkton; 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 Elkton.
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