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Hail history for Galax, VA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 30, 20240.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 27, 2021

Hail days since 200644

Days with hail 1 inch or larger22

Tornadoes within 10 miles6

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Galax on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 27, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Galax

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Galax in the last two years.

Hail days near Galax by year

When hail season peaks near Galax

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (9).

Largest hail storms near Galax

Jun 30, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hilltown (6 mi from Galax)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from quarter to hens egg size from two miles north-northwest of Fries to six miles east-southeast of Fries. The hail caused damage to vehicles. Damage values are estimated.

Mar 27, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hilltown (5 mi from Galax)

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilltown (5 mi from Galax)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged in size from quarters to up to golf balls.

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Galax (1 mi from Galax)

May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodlawn (7 mi from Galax)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Galax

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 5, 2022	EF1	Baywood 6 mi from Galax	2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 23, 2017	EF1	Providence 6 mi from Galax	0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 8, 2009	EF2	Blevins Xrds 10 mi from Galax	4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 8, 2009	EF1	Blevins Xrds 9 mi from Galax	0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 6, 2009	EF0	Oldtown 4 mi from Galax	0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 6, 2009	EF0	Pipers Gap 4 mi from Galax	1.4 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Galax

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Galax since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 1, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 21, 2026	damage reported	Galax Hillsville A 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 2026	63 mph, estimated	Galax 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Galax, Baywood, Reavistown 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Delhart 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Fries Jct 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Eona 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2023	63 mph, estimated	Galax 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2023	69 mph, estimated	Hebron 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 2022	58 mph, estimated	Pipers Gap 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2022	69 mph, estimated	Hebron 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Galax; 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

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 Galax.

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