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Hail history for Caroline County, VA
25 hail reports in Caroline County since 2006 on 13 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 7, 2023.
Recent hail in Caroline County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Chilesburg, Golansville, Ruther Glen 3 hail reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Golansville, Fort Walker 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Caroline County by year
When hail season peaks in Caroline County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Caroline County
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Caroline County since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Penola 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Corbin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Ladysmith 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Penola 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Port Royal, Ladysmith, Bowling Green 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Guinea 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Guinea, Corbin 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ladysmith, Ruther Glen, Farmers 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Farmers 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodford, Cedon, Ladysmith 3 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 Caroline 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).