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Hail history for Rockingham County, VA
62 hail reports in Rockingham County since 2006 on 34 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 3, 2026.
Cities in Rockingham County
- Bridgewater
17 hail days - Massanetta Springs
17 hail days - Broadway
14 hail days - Elkton
19 hail days - Grottoes
14 hail days - Timberville
13 hail days
Recent hail in Rockingham County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Broadway 2 hail reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Timberville 1 hail report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Timberville, Yankeetown, Broadway 3 hail reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sparkling Spgs, Furnace 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Rockingham County by year
When hail season peaks in Rockingham County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rockingham County
298 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rockingham County since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Harrisonburg, Elkton 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Timberville, Jollett, Elkton 14 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Broadway 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Timberville, Tunis, Cherry Grove 29 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Shenandoah 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Broadway, Harrisonburg, Bridgewater 5 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Criders 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Criders, Broadway, Cherry Grove 8 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Harrisonburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 65 mph, estimated | Timberville, Broadway, Grottoes 8 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 Rockingham County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).