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Hail history for Laurel, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 4, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Aug 18, 2024

Ane haili ijiin 200631

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon26

Tornado ijiin 10 mile12

Wind reports within 10 miles338

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laurel on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 18, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Laurel

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Ashland 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Laurel	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Ashcake 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Laurel	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 5, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Ashland 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Laurel	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Laurel meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Laurel

Of 31 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Laurel

Sep 28, 2016 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Lewistown (6 mi from Laurel)

May 27, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Wellford (8 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported near the Richmond State Capitol.

Aug 18, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Quioccasin (6 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reports from social media showed large hail estimated to be around two inches in diameter in the Tuckahoe area.

Jun 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ashland Hanover Airport (6 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Milestone Drive.

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rural Pt (8 mi from Laurel)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laurel

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Sep 17, 2018	EF1	Richmond 9 mi from Laurel	4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018	EF0	Richmond 8 mi from Laurel	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018	EF0	Richmond 8 mi from Laurel	0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018	EF0	Richmond 6 mi from Laurel	1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018	EF0	Richmond 7 mi from Laurel	1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018	EF0	Atlee 6 mi from Laurel	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2015	EF0	Atlee 4 mi from Laurel	3.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010	EF1	Richmond 6 mi from Laurel	2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010	EF1	East Highland Park 7 mi from Laurel	2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010	EF0	Mechanicsville 9 mi from Laurel	6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006	F1	Jetersville 8 mi from Laurel	2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006	F1	Little Plymouth 8 mi from Laurel	2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laurel

338 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laurel since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 20, 2015.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	damage a reported	Centerville, East Highland Par, Ashland 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Centerville, Roslyn Hills, Longdale 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage a reported	Tuckahoe, Roslyn Hills, Atlee 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	damage a reported	Laurel, Short Pump 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026	damage a reported	Mechanicsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Glen Allen 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage a reported	Mechanicsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage a reported	Lakeside, East Highland Par, Mechanicsville 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Elmont, Ashland 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Quioccasin, Beverly Hills, Wellford 5 wind reports	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 Laurel; 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 Laurel.

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