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Hail history for Highland County, VA
20 hail reports in Highland County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 28, 2026.
Recent hail in Highland County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Mustoe 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 Highland County by year
When hail season peaks in Highland County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Highland County
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Highland County since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 21, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Vanderpool, Possum Trot, Hightown 8 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Monterey 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Monterey 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mc Dowell 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Monterey 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Meadowdale, New Hampden, Headwaters 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Blue Grass, Mill Gap 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Meadowdale, Monterey Hannah Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Monterey Hannah Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Mustoe 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 Highland 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).