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Hail history for Russell County, VA
11 hail reports in Russell County since 2006 on 10 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 23, 2011.
Cities in Russell County
Recent hail in Russell County
No hail was reported in Russell County in the last two years.
Hail days in Russell County by year
When hail season peaks in Russell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Russell County
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Russell County since 2006, on 67 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Hansonville 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Hansonville, Castlewood 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Honaker, Castlewood, Rosedale 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Lebanon 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Olive 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Carbo 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Swords Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Boody, Lebanon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Slabtown 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Smithfield, Banners Corner 2 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 Russell 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).