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Hail history for Danville, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Danville on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 6, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Danville ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Danville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Danville in the last two years.
Hail days near Danville by year
When hail season peaks near Danville
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Danville
Sep 28, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Blanch (6 mi from Danville)
May 6, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pelham (7 mi from Danville)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media photos show multiple large hail stones ranging from golf ball to tennis ball size.May 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Design (4 mi from Danville)
Apr 9, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sutherlin (9 mi from Danville)
Jun 16, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gatewood (4 mi from Danville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Danville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Pelham 8 mi from Danville |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Vandola 6 mi from Danville |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Danville 5 mi from Danville |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Westover Hills 4 mi from Danville |
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF1 | Whiteoak 10 mi from Danville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Danville
272 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Danville since 2006, on 151 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Apr 19, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Pelham 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Brosville, Westover Hills, Blairs 7 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Swansonville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Providence 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Dry Fork 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Danville City 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Westover Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Pelham, Blairs 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westover Hills, Ringgold 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Park Spg, Gatewood 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 Danville; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Danville.
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