Hail HistoryHail history for Staunton, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Staunton on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Staunton
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Churchville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Staunton |
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Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
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Aug 7, 2023 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Swoope (8 mi from Staunton)
National Weather Service description (English): Three-inch diameter hail was reported near Hope Lake on VA-806 Boy Scout Lane.Jun 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sidney (10 mi from Staunton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail occurred with a severe thunderstorm just southwest of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport.Apr 26, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Waynesboro Airport (8 mi from Staunton)
Aug 15, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · New Hope (9 mi from Staunton)
May 3, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Snyder (4 mi from Staunton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Staunton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Fishersville 6 mi from Staunton |
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Waynesboro 9 mi from Staunton |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Buffalo Gap 8 mi from Staunton |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Wilda 9 mi from Staunton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Staunton
151 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Staunton since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 2, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Churchville, Moscow 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Stuarts Draft, Staunton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Summerdean, Stuarts Draft 3 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Stuarts Draft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Mint Spring, Stuarts Draft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Christian, Mint Spring, Staunton 9 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Stuarts Draft, Lipscomb 2 wind reports |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 75 mph, a estimat | Jolivue 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Staunton 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | White Hill 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 Staunton; 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
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22 hail days
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 Staunton.
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