Hail History

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Hail history for Hanover County, VA

Last hail in the countySep 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inJul 21, 2026
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes in the county9
Damaging wind reports in the county198

44 hail reports in Hanover County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Jul 21, 2026.

Cities in Hanover County

Recent hail in Hanover County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 4, 20261 in
quarter		Ashland
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 20262.25 inDoswell
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Ashcake
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Ashland
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Hanover County by year

0630710830921011111221311411521621718119202112222324125326

When hail season peaks in Hanover County

Jan2FebMar2Apr8May5Jun6Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hanover County

198 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hanover County since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedBeaverdam, Coatesville, Montpelier
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedHighland Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBeaverdam, Highland Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedAtlee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWestwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBeaverdam
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedStudley, Mechanicsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMabelton, Coatesville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedMechanicsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedMechanicsville, Hanover, Doswell
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Hanover 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).