Hail History

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Hail history for Galax, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 30, 20240.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Mar 27, 2021
Ane haili ijiin 200644
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon22
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Galax on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 27, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Galax

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Galax in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Galax meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Galax

Of 44 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (9).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr8May13Jun9Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Galax

Jun 30, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Hilltown (6 mi from Galax)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from quarter to hens egg size from two miles north-northwest of Fries to six miles east-southeast of Fries. The hail caused damage to vehicles. Damage values are estimated.

Mar 27, 2021 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Hilltown (5 mi from Galax)

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilltown (5 mi from Galax)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged in size from quarters to up to golf balls.

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Galax (1 mi from Galax)

May 26, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Woodlawn (7 mi from Galax)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Galax

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 5, 2022EF1Baywood
6 mi from Galax		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 23, 2017EF1Providence
6 mi from Galax		0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF2Blevins Xrds
10 mi from Galax		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF1Blevins Xrds
9 mi from Galax		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 6, 2009EF0Oldtown
4 mi from Galax		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 6, 2009EF0Pipers Gap
4 mi from Galax		1.4 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Galax

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Galax since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 1, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage a reportedGalax Hillsville A
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202663 mph, a estimatGalax
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202563 mph, a estimatGalax, Baywood, Reavistown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202458 mph, a estimatDelhart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, a estimatFries Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202463 mph, a estimatEona
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, a estimatGalax
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202369 mph, a estimatHebron
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202258 mph, a estimatPipers Gap
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202269 mph, a estimatHebron
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 Galax; 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 Galax.

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