Hail History

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Hail history for Madison Heights, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 12, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 27, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200641
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon26
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles265

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Madison Heights on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Madison Heights

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jun 12, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Lynchburg
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Madison Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Galts Mill
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Madison Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Boonsboro, Lyh Ivy Hill Airport, Forest
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Madison Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Blue Ridge Farms
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Madison Heights		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Madison Heights meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Madison Heights

Of 41 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (11).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr12May11Jun4Jul3Aug4SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Madison Heights

Jun 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Forest (7 mi from Madison Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball sized hail near Forest.

May 27, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galts Mill (4 mi from Madison Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): One to one and three quarters inch diameter hail was observed along Izaak Walton Road.

Mar 24, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Concord (8 mi from Madison Heights)

Sep 28, 2016 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Boonsboro (8 mi from Madison Heights)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Concord (10 mi from Madison Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Madison Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2018EF2Timberlake
10 mi from Madison Heights		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF2Glenn Field Lynch
9 mi from Madison Heights		8.6 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF3Dillard
4 mi from Madison Heights		10.7 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Madison Heights

265 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Madison Heights since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 21, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage a reportedFalconerville, Elon
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage a reportedBoonsboro, Madison Heights, Lynchburg City
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedBoonsboro, Lynchburg City, Forest
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedElon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedFalconerville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, a estimatForest
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202669 mph, a estimatMadison Hgts, Posm, Lynchburg Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202658 mph, a estimatForest, Bocock
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202563 mph, a estimatLynchburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202558 mph, a estimatDillard, Coolwell
2 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 Madison Heights; 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 Madison Heights.

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