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Hail history for Christiansburg, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Christiansburg on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 14, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Christiansburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Prices Fork 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Christiansburg |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Merrimac 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Christiansburg |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Vicker, Cambria 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Christiansburg |
| May 13, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Montgomery, Houchins 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Christiansburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Christiansburg by year
When hail season peaks near Christiansburg
Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (13).
Largest hail storms near Christiansburg
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pilot (5 mi from Christiansburg)
Aug 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Christiansburg (0 mi from Christiansburg)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Blacksburg (8 mi from Christiansburg)
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cambria (1 mi from Christiansburg)
May 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Radford City (7 mi from Christiansburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Christiansburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF1 | Childress 7 mi from Christiansburg |
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF1 | Merrimac 5 mi from Christiansburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Christiansburg
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Christiansburg since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Prices Fork, Childress, Christiansburg 4 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Blacksburg, Merrimac 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Alum Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Prices Fork, Merrimac, Blacksburg 5 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Ellett 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Childress, Blacksburg 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Mt Tabor, Montgomery 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Blacksburg Vpi Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Christiansburg, Arthur 2 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Fairview, Riner 2 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 Christiansburg; 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.
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72 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 Christiansburg.
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