Hail History

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Hail history for Blue Ridge, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 2, 2012
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles213

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Blue Ridge on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Blue Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 11, 20261 in
quarter		Stewartsville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Blue Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter		Hardy, Stewartsville
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Blue Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 20251 in
quarter		Stewartsville, Shady Grove
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Blue Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		Stewartsville
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Blue Ridge		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Blue Ridge by year

30640760840921071121211311421521631721851922012112222324225226

When hail season peaks near Blue Ridge

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and June (14).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr11May14Jun14Jul5Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Blue Ridge

Aug 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lithia (8 mi from Blue Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported at Mile Marker 160 on Interstate 81.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stewartsville (7 mi from Blue Ridge)

Jul 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stewartsville (8 mi from Blue Ridge)

May 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thaxton (10 mi from Blue Ridge)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Daleville (8 mi from Blue Ridge)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Blue Ridge

213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Blue Ridge since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 5, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedDaleville, Cloverdale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 11, 2026damage reportedStewartsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedStewartsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202660 mph, measuredRoanoke Airport, Nace, Stewartsville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedStewartsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedHollins, Stewartsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedHollins
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodrum Field Roa, Roanoke
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202562 mph, measuredStewartsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedNace
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 Blue Ridge; 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 Blue Ridge.

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