Hail History

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Hail history for South Boston, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 3, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Sep 28, 2016
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging 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 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.

Hail days near South Boston by year

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When hail season peaks near South Boston

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (4).

JanFebMar4Apr7May3Jun2JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Boston

Sep 28, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Cluster Spgs (5 mi from South Boston)

Apr 28, 2016 · 2.5 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 (half dollar) · Piney Grove (7 mi from South Boston)

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · 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 reportedSouth Boston, Halifax
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCrystal Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedSouth Boston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202662 mph, measuredSouth Boston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedNews Ferry, Riverdale, Scottsburg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSinai, Piney Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedWolf Trap, Centerville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedWolf Trap, Centerville, Alton
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202558 mph, estimatedSouth Boston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202558 mph, estimatedRiverdale
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.

Nearby cities

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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