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Hail history for Forest, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forest on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Forest
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Lynchburg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Forest |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Forest, Boonsboro, Lyh Ivy Hill Airport 9 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Forest |
| May 13, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Blue Ridge Farms 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Forest |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forest by year
When hail season peaks near Forest
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Forest
Mar 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evington (10 mi from Forest)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail damaged siding, broke one window and several screens on a home.Jun 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Forest (4 mi from Forest)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball sized hail near Forest.Sep 28, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Coleman Falls (7 mi from Forest)
Apr 1, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Forest (4 mi from Forest)
Aug 12, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Madison Hgts (10 mi from Forest)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forest
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF2 | Goode 4 mi from Forest |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF2 | Timberlake 4 mi from Forest |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF2 | Glenn Field Lynch 3 mi from Forest |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF3 | Dillard 9 mi from Forest |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forest
256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forest since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 21, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Sedalia, Evington 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Rustburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Boonsboro, Lynchburg City, Lynchburg Airport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Evington, Boonsboro, Timberlake 8 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Goode, Evington, Lynchburg Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Goode 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Forest 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lynchburg Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gillespie, Forest, Goode 5 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Lynchburg 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 Forest; 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 Forest.
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