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Hail history for Rocky Mount, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 22, 20260.50 in (marble)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 30, 2012

Ane haili ijiin 200635

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon27

Tornado ijiin 10 mile1

Wind reports within 10 miles199

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rocky Mount on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Rocky Mount

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 22, 2026	0.50 in marble	Callaway 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Rocky Mount	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 16, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Rocky Mt 1 hail report · closest near the center of Rocky Mount	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Sontag 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rocky Mount	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Rocky Mount meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Rocky Mount

Of 35 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (10).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Rocky Mount

May 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Callaway (7 mi from Rocky Mount)

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

Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waidsboro (5 mi from Rocky Mount)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on Old Forge Road.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Rocky Mt (0 mi from Rocky Mount)

Jun 11, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Glade Hill (7 mi from Rocky Mount)

Jun 21, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Burnt Chimney (9 mi from Rocky Mount)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rocky Mount

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	Snydersville 10 mi from Rocky Mount	8.1 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rocky Mount

199 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rocky Mount since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 17, 2009.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 22, 2026	damage a reported	Sydnorsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Wirtz 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Wirtz 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026	damage a reported	Ferrum, Oak Level 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026	damage a reported	Ferrum 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026	damage a reported	Ferrum 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Glade Hill, Henry Fork, Barfoot 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Snydersville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Dillons Mill, Redwood 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Gogginsville, Redwood 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 Rocky Mount; 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 Rocky Mount.

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