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Hail history for Buchanan County, VA
23 hail reports in Buchanan County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 16, 2019.
Recent hail in Buchanan County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hurley 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 Buchanan County by year
When hail season peaks in Buchanan County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Buchanan County
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Buchanan County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Apr 28, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Breaks Interstate, Vansant 3 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Vansant 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Hurley, Breaks Interstate 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Jewell Vly 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Vansant 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Thomas, Rowe 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Keen Mountain, Whitewood, Jewell Vly 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Roth 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buchanan Co Airport, Grundy 3 wind reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Patterson 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 Buchanan 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).