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Hail history for Ashland, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ashland on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Jul 21, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Ashland
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ashland 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Ashland |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 2.25 in | Doswell 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ashland |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Ashcake 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ashland |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Ashland 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Ashland |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ashland by year
When hail season peaks near Ashland
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Ashland
Jul 21, 2026 · 2.25 in · Doswell (8 mi from Ashland)
Sep 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lewistown (2 mi from Ashland)
May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Laurel (8 mi from Ashland)
Jun 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ashland Hanover Airport (6 mi from Ashland)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Milestone Drive.Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rural Pt (9 mi from Ashland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ashland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Atlee 8 mi from Ashland |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF0 | Atlee 7 mi from Ashland |
| Jun 1, 2012 | EF0 | Hanover 5 mi from Ashland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ashland
165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ashland since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Ashland 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Longdale 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Atlee 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Laurel 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Allen 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Hanover, Doswell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Elmont, Ashland 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Negro Foot 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West End Manor 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West End Manor, Ashland 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 Ashland; 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 Ashland.
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