Hail History

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Hail history for Alleghany County, VA

Last hail in the countyAug 22, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 12, 2022
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports in the county79

25 hail reports in Alleghany County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 12, 2022.

Cities in Alleghany County

Recent hail in Alleghany County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20260.5 in
marble
Longdale Furnace
1 hail report
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Alleghany County by year

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When hail season peaks in Alleghany County

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Damaging thunderstorm winds in Alleghany County

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Alleghany County since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 53 mph on Aug 16, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedCallaghan, Natural Well
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 202653 mph, measuredHollins
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedHollins
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedCovington City, Hollins, Earlehurst
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedPotts Creek
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedLowmoor
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202658 mph, estimatedHematite, Clifton Forge City
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedFalling Spg, Natural Well
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedLongdale
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202458 mph, estimatedClifton Forge City
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 Alleghany 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).