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Hail history for Amherst County, VA
50 hail reports in Amherst County since 2006 on 38 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2012.
Cities in Amherst County
Recent hail in Amherst County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Galts Mill 1 hail report |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.88 in nickel | Clifford 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Amherst County by year
When hail season peaks in Amherst County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Amherst County
164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Amherst County since 2006, on 100 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant View, Falconerville, Elon 3 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Naola, Madison Heights 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Forks of Buffalo 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Elon, Clifford, New Glasgow 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Big Island, Falconerville, Amherst 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sardis, Riverville 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Madison Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Coolwell, Dillard 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Amherst 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dillard, Monroe 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 Amherst County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).