Hail History

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Hail history for South Boston, VA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 3, 20231.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Sep 28, 2016
Ane haili ijiin 200618
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon14
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles201

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Boston on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Sep 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near South Boston

No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Boston in the last two years.

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Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (4).

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Sep 28, 2016 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Cluster Spgs (5 mi from South Boston)

Apr 28, 2016 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Turbeville (9 mi from South Boston)

May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White Oak (8 mi from South Boston)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported along Kennon Lane as well as along Route 501 in Halifax.

May 10, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Piney Grove (7 mi from South Boston)

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Turbeville (9 mi from South Boston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Boston

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 2, 2018EF2Piney Grove
9 mi from South Boston		1.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF2Mayo
8 mi from South Boston		3.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Boston

201 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Boston since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedSouth Boston, Halifax
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedCrystal Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage a reportedSouth Boston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202662 mph, a measuredSouth Boston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, a estimatNews Ferry, Riverdale, Scottsburg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, a estimatSinai, Piney Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202658 mph, a estimatWolf Trap, Centerville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, a estimatWolf Trap, Centerville, Alton
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202558 mph, a estimatSouth Boston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202558 mph, a estimatRiverdale
1 wind report		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 South Boston; 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 South Boston.

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