Hail History

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Hail history for Clifton Forge, VA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Apr 7, 2006
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles71

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clifton Forge on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 7, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Clifton Forge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Hot Springs Airport, Longdale Furnace
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Clifton Forge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20251 in
quarter		Ingalls Field Hot
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Clifton Forge		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 Clifton Forge by year

20620710809105111121131141152162171819201212223124125126

When hail season peaks near Clifton Forge

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (5).

JanFebMar6Apr5May5Jun3Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Clifton Forge

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clifton Forge City (4 mi from Clifton Forge)

Jul 24, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mallow (8 mi from Clifton Forge)

May 30, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Clifton Forge City (4 mi from Clifton Forge)

Jun 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Covington City (9 mi from Clifton Forge)

May 12, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Clifton Forge City (0 mi from Clifton Forge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clifton Forge

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2011EF0Lick Run
7 mi from Clifton Forge		1.6 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clifton Forge

71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clifton Forge since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Sep 3, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedGala
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 202653 mph, measuredHollins
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedHollins
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedCovington City, Hollins
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedLowmoor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202658 mph, estimatedClifton Forge City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedFalling Spg, Natural Well
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202563 mph, estimatedIngalls Field Hot, Nimrod Hall
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedCarloover, Longdale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202458 mph, estimatedClifton Forge City
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 Clifton Forge; 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 Clifton Forge.

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