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Hail history for Martinsville, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Martinsville on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Mar 24, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Martinsville
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Irisburg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Martinsville |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Smiths Store 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Martinsville |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Bassett, Henry 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Martinsville |
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Mar 24, 2012 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Martinsville (1 mi from Martinsville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter.Apr 6, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Horse Pasture (6 mi from Martinsville)
Mar 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ridgeway (8 mi from Martinsville)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Axton (9 mi from Martinsville)
May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bassett (8 mi from Martinsville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Martinsville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2008 | EF1 | Figsboro 7 mi from Martinsville |
| May 8, 2008 | EF1 | Sydnorsville 8 mi from Martinsville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Martinsville
376 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Martinsville since 2006, on 174 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 22, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Figsboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Martinsville City, Leatherwood, Chatmoss 6 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage a reported | Spencer, Fieldale, Martinsville City 7 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Martinsville City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage a reported | Bassett, Oak Level 4 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Horse Pasture, Martinsville City 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Fieldale, Martinsville City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Ridgeway 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Oak Level 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Martinsville City 2 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 Martinsville; 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 Martinsville.
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