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Hail history for Charlottesville, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charlottesville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Charlottesville ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Charlottesville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Charlottesville, Shadwell, Keswick 7 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Charlottesville |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hollymead 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Charlottesville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Charlottesville by year
When hail season peaks near Charlottesville
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Charlottesville
Aug 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Earlysville (9 mi from Charlottesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in Earlysville.Aug 14, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Charlottesville (2 mi from Charlottesville)
Aug 6, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Earlysville (9 mi from Charlottesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2 inches in diameter was reported on VA-665 Buck Mountain Road near Earlysville.Sep 28, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Proffit (6 mi from Charlottesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported near Hollymead and Carrsbrook.Jul 25, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shadwell (2 mi from Charlottesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported in Pantops.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charlottesville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2020 | EF0 | Earlysville 9 mi from Charlottesville |
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | Simeon 4 mi from Charlottesville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charlottesville
339 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charlottesville since 2006, on 150 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 16, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Westmoreland 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Charlottesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Keene, Overton, Carrsbrook 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Ivy, Flordon, Carrsbrook 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Overton, Woodridge, Earlysville 6 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Barracks, Shadwell, Westmoreland 11 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | North Garden, Free Union, Earlysville 8 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | North Garden, Flordon, Ivy 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Overton 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Woodridge 1 wind report |
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 Charlottesville; 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 Charlottesville.
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