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Hail history for Halifax County, VA
63 hail reports in Halifax County since 2006 on 40 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Sep 28, 2016.
Cities in Halifax County
Recent hail in Halifax County
No hail was reported in Halifax County in the last two years.
Hail days in Halifax County by year
When hail season peaks in Halifax County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Halifax County
388 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Halifax County since 2006, on 180 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Halifax, South Boston 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Mt Laurel, Crystal Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | South Boston 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | South Boston 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Mt Laurel, Crystal Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Paces, Barksdale, Scottsburg 5 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sinai, Piney Grove, Clover 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wolf Trap, Centerville 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Alchie 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Boyds Store 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 Halifax 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).