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Hail history for Lake Monticello, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Monticello on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Aug 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Lake Monticello
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 3.5 in | Union Mills, Lake Monticello, Charlottesville 10 hail reports · closest near the center of Lake Monticello |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Monticello by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Monticello
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Lake Monticello
Aug 14, 2026 · 3.5 in · Union Mills (2 mi from Lake Monticello)
Jul 25, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shadwell (9 mi from Lake Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported in Pantops.May 14, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Zion (7 mi from Lake Monticello)
Jun 17, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Scottsville (9 mi from Lake Monticello)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cunningham (0 mi from Lake Monticello)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Monticello
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | EF0 | Bybee 9 mi from Lake Monticello |
| Sep 5, 2011 | EF0 | Bybee 7 mi from Lake Monticello |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Monticello
162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Monticello since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 16, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Woodridge, Troy, Zion Crossroads 4 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Shadwell, Union Mills, Lake Monticello 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Monticello, Palmyra 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Overton 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Woodridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Palmyra 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Keswick, Union Mills, Lake Monticello 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ferncliff 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Boyd Tavern, Wildwood 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cunningham 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 Lake Monticello; 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
- Pantops
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22 hail days - Hollymead
26 hail days - Crozet
19 hail days - Orange
21 hail days - Waynesboro
18 hail days - Fishersville
21 hail days - Elkton
19 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 Lake Monticello.
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