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Hail history for Botetourt County, VA
39 hail reports in Botetourt County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 26, 2010.
Cities in Botetourt County
Recent hail in Botetourt County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Buchanan 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 Botetourt County by year
When hail season peaks in Botetourt County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Botetourt County
132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Botetourt County since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Daleville, Cloverdale 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Gala, Eagle Rock 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Fincastle, Nace, Lithia 3 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Gala, Buchanan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buchanan 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Nace 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Daleville 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Blue Ridge, Troutville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Troutville 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Fincastle 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 Botetourt 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).