Hail history for Marion, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 26, 20242 in (hen egg)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 26, 2024

Hail days since 200619

Days with hail 1 inch or larger12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marion on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Marion

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

Hail days near Marion by year

When hail season peaks near Marion

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (5).

Largest hail storms near Marion

Apr 29, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Furnace Hill (2 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell that ranged in diameter from golf ball size to hen egg size.

May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sevenmile Ford (6 mi from Marion)

May 26, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sugar Grove (9 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was observed along Flat Ridge Road.

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chilhowie (10 mi from Marion)

May 8, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Marion (1 mi from Marion)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marion

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marion since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 1, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 5, 2026	damage reported	Chilhowie, Atkins 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 2026	damage reported	Adwolf 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage reported	Chilhowie, Marion 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	Troutdale, Marion, Atkins 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Adwolf, Broadford, Chilhowie 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 2025	75 mph, estimated	Broadford 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Marion, Broadford, Chilhowie 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Marion 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Broadford, Chilhowie 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Chilhowie 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 Marion; 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 Marion.

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