Hail history for Radford, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Radford on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 14, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Radford
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.70 in | Christiansburg, Prices Fork 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Radford |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Merrimac 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Radford |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Vicker, Cambria 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Radford |
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Of 54 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (10).
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May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dublin (7 mi from Radford)
Aug 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Christiansburg (9 mi from Radford)
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Cambria (10 mi from Radford)
May 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Radford City (2 mi from Radford)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Cambria (10 mi from Radford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Radford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF1 | Childress 5 mi from Radford |
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF1 | Merrimac 9 mi from Radford |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF1 | Cowan 4 mi from Radford |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF1 | Whitethorne 4 mi from Radford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Radford
153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Radford since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 2, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Dublin 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Prices Fork, Childress, Christiansburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Parrott 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Prices Fork 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Childress, Blacksburg 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wurno 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Christiansburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Fairview, Riner 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Blacksburg, Riner 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Highland 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 Radford; 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 Radford.
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