Hail HistoryHail history for Lexington, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lexington on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 16, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Lexington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Lexington 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Lexington |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Natural Bridge 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lexington |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Aqua, Cornwall 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lexington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lexington by year
When hail season peaks near Lexington
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Lexington
Apr 16, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Timber Ridge (6 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter size hail fell on Interstate 81 between mile marker 195 and 196. This storm then produced golf ball size hail in Fairfield.May 14, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Timber Ridge (7 mi from Lexington)
Jun 11, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lexington (2 mi from Lexington)
Apr 25, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Lexington City (0 mi from Lexington)
May 28, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Collierstown (5 mi from Lexington)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lexington
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lexington since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington 4 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Glasgow 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Rockbridge Baths 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Aqua 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Kerrs Creek 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Collierstown, Decatur, Riverside 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Lexington, Riverside 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Rockbridge Baths 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 Lexington; 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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18 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 Lexington.
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