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Hail history for Altavista, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 6, 2023

Hail days since 200624

Days with hail 1 inch or larger15

Tornadoes within 10 miles1

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles117

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Altavista on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Altavista

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 4, 2026	1.5 in ping pong ball	Altavista, Hurt 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Altavista	NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Altavista by year

When hail season peaks near Altavista

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).

Largest hail storms near Altavista

Jun 3, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lynch Station (3 mi from Altavista)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Altavista (1 mi from Altavista)

Mar 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evington (8 mi from Altavista)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail damaged siding, broke one window and several screens on a home.

Apr 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glenland (6 mi from Altavista)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on Waller Road.

May 20, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gretna (10 mi from Altavista)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Altavista

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 17, 2009	EF1	Hurt 2 mi from Altavista	0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Altavista

117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Altavista since 2006, on 78 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	damage reported	Evington, Hodges 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026	damage reported	Altavista 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Evington, Leesville, Altavista 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026	damage reported	Pittsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Evington 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Altavista, Leesville, Straightstone 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Hurt 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Leesville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Chalk Level, Sycamore 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Long Is 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 Altavista; 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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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 Altavista.

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