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Hail history for Lake of the Woods, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake of the Woods on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 3, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Lake of the Woods
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Richardsville 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Lake of the Woods |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake of the Woods by year
When hail season peaks near Lake of the Woods
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Lake of the Woods
Jun 3, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Dunavant (8 mi from Lake of the Woods)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail 3.00 inches in diameter was reported near Dunavant.Jun 26, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Holly Corner (10 mi from Lake of the Woods)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseballs in size was reported near Hollys Corner.Aug 12, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Richardsville (3 mi from Lake of the Woods)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail two inches in diameter was reported on Halls Road near Richardsville.Sep 6, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rhoadesville (10 mi from Lake of the Woods)
Sep 28, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Verdtersville (8 mi from Lake of the Woods)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to golf ball size hail was reported near Rhoadsville.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake of the Woods
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2017 | EF1 | Burr Hill 8 mi from Lake of the Woods |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF1 | Sumerduck 9 mi from Lake of the Woods |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF1 | Storch 9 mi from Lake of the Woods |
| May 11, 2006 | F0 | Chancellorsville 6 mi from Lake of the Woods |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake of the Woods
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake of the Woods since 2006, on 88 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Burr Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Gold Dale 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Gold Dale, Sumerduck 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Parker 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Logan, Dunavant, Parker 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Cookstown, Dunavant, Richardsville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Richardsville, Wilderness Corner 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Brockroad, Lignum 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chancellorsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chancellorsville 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 of the Woods; 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 Lake of the Woods.
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