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Hail history for North Shore, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Shore on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 19, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near North Shore
No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Shore in the last two years.
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Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huddleston (7 mi from North Shore)
May 24, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Penhook (7 mi from North Shore)
National Weather Service description (English): Two reports received of hail quarter to golf ball size.May 19, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Moneta (5 mi from North Shore)
Jun 11, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Glade Hill (8 mi from North Shore)
Mar 24, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Glade Hill (9 mi from North Shore)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Shore
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2017 | EF0 | Moneta 3 mi from North Shore |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Shore
153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Shore since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 17, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Moneta, Burnt Chimney 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Glade Hill, Potts Creek, Copper Hill 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Huddleston 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Moneta 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Burnt Chimney, Hardys Ford, Redwood 4 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Burnt Chimney 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Penhook 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hardys Ford 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Stone Mt, Burnt Chimney, Glade Hill 6 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Ajax 1 wind report |
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 North Shore; 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 North Shore.
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