Hail History

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Hail history for Lynchburg, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 27, 2026
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles298

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lynchburg on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Lynchburg ranks #322 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lynchburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20261 in
quarter		Concord
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lynchburg		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 20260.75 in
penny		Lynchburg
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Lynchburg		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Galts Mill
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Lynchburg		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forest, Boonsboro, Lyh Ivy Hill Airport
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Lynchburg		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 20251 in
quarter		Blue Ridge Farms
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Lynchburg		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lynchburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Lynchburg

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (11).

Jan1Feb2Mar7Apr12May11Jun5Jul3Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lynchburg

Jun 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Forest (5 mi from Lynchburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball sized hail near Forest.

May 27, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galts Mill (5 mi from Lynchburg)

National Weather Service description (English): One to one and three quarters inch diameter hail was observed along Izaak Walton Road.

Mar 24, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Concord (8 mi from Lynchburg)

Sep 28, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Boonsboro (8 mi from Lynchburg)

Apr 1, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Forest (10 mi from Lynchburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lynchburg

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2018EF2Timberlake
8 mi from Lynchburg		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF2Glenn Field Lynch
7 mi from Lynchburg		8.6 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF3Dillard
4 mi from Lynchburg		10.7 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lynchburg

298 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lynchburg since 2006, on 135 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 21, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedFalconerville, Elon
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedBoonsboro, Madison Heights, Lynchburg City
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBoonsboro, Lynchburg City, Forest
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedLynchburg Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202646 mph, measuredRustburg, Falconerville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedForest
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202669 mph, estimatedMadison Hgts, Posm, Lynchburg Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202658 mph, estimatedForest, Bocock
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202563 mph, estimatedLynchburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202558 mph, estimatedDillard, Coolwell
2 wind reports		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 Lynchburg; 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 Lynchburg.

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