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Hail history for Rockbridge County, VA
49 hail reports in Rockbridge County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 11, 2014.
Recent hail in Rockbridge County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Lexington 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Natural Bridge 2 hail reports |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Aqua, Goshen, Cornwall 3 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 Rockbridge County by year
When hail season peaks in Rockbridge County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rockbridge County
156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rockbridge County since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Glasgow, Natural Bridge 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Rockbridge Baths 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Rockbridge Baths 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Aqua 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Kerrs Creek 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Collierstown, Decatur, Riverside 4 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 Rockbridge 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).