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Hail history for Fishersville, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fishersville on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Fishersville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fishersville in the last two years.
Hail days near Fishersville by year
When hail season peaks near Fishersville
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Fishersville
Aug 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Staunton (6 mi from Fishersville)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in the 900 block of Powhatan Street.Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hope (8 mi from Fishersville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail was reported in New Hope.Apr 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crimora (8 mi from Fishersville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Venus Lane just south of Crimora.Jul 26, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lyndhurst (8 mi from Fishersville)
Apr 26, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waynesboro Airport (1 mi from Fishersville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fishersville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Fishersville 3 mi from Fishersville |
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Waynesboro 2 mi from Fishersville |
| Aug 6, 2020 | EF0 | Piedmont 10 mi from Fishersville |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Wilda 8 mi from Fishersville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fishersville
174 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fishersville since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 2, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Afton 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stuarts Draft, Staunton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Sherando, Stuarts Draft, Afton 7 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Stuarts Draft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mint Spring, Stuarts Draft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Mint Spring, Staunton, Verona 5 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Stuarts Draft, Lipscomb, Sherando 6 wind reports |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Jolivue, Greenwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Staunton, Dooms 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dooms 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 Fishersville; 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.
Nearby cities
- Waynesboro
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18 hail days - Staunton
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22 hail days - Hollymead
26 hail days - Lexington
20 hail days - Lake Monticello
16 hail days
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 Fishersville.
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