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Hail history for Roanoke County, VA
74 hail reports in Roanoke County since 2006 on 45 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2019.
Cities in Roanoke County
Recent hail in Roanoke County
No hail was reported in Roanoke County in the last two years.
Hail days in Roanoke County by year
When hail season peaks in Roanoke County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Roanoke County
172 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Roanoke County since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 5, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Vinton 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Hollins 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Hollins 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Salem City 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Adney Gap 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Cave Spg 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Medley, Sunset Vlg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bonsack 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cave Spg, Vinton 2 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Vinton 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 Roanoke 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).