Hail History

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Hail history for Montrose, VA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 5, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.4 inMay 26, 2024
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles312

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Montrose on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.4 in on May 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Montrose

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Wellford, Ampt Hill
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Montrose		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 Montrose by year

206407082092102111122131141521621718119202122232312412526

When hail season peaks near Montrose

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (7).

Jan3FebMar2Apr11May7Jun1Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Montrose

May 26, 2024 · 2.4 in · Lewis Gardens (5 mi from Montrose)

National Weather Service description (English): The public posted a picture of large hail with a spike next to a measuring tape that measured 2.4 inches in diameter. Will note that the spike was much larger in diameter than any other dimension of the hail stone.

Aug 12, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Old Cold Harbor (9 mi from Montrose)

May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellford (3 mi from Montrose)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported near the Richmond State Capitol.

Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ampt Hill (8 mi from Montrose)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Chippenham Parkway and Route 10.

Apr 1, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsville (8 mi from Montrose)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Montrose

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
9 mi from Montrose		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
7 mi from Montrose		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
5 mi from Montrose		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Richmond
6 mi from Montrose		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 17, 2018EF0Atlee
10 mi from Montrose		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1Richmond
5 mi from Montrose		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1East Highland Park
4 mi from Montrose		2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF0Mechanicsville
5 mi from Montrose		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Bottoms Bridge
10 mi from Montrose		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Jetersville
6 mi from Montrose		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 28, 2006F1Little Plymouth
3 mi from Montrose		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2006F1Varina Grove
8 mi from Montrose		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Montrose

312 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Montrose since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202651 mph, measuredRichmond International, Varina, East Highland Par
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedVarina, Highland Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedLongdale, Highland Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedAtlee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedMechanicsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202671 mph, measuredRichmond International, Fair Oaks, Mechanicsville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedRichmond Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedLakeside, East Highland Par, Mechanicsville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedRichmond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWhite Oak Swamp, Wellford
3 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 Montrose; 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 Montrose.

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