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Hail history for Mount Hermon, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Hermon on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Mount Hermon
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mount Hermon in the last two years.
Hail days near Mount Hermon by year
When hail season peaks near Mount Hermon
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Mount Hermon
Apr 27, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dry Fork (5 mi from Mount Hermon)
May 29, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Design (4 mi from Mount Hermon)
Mar 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spring Garden (7 mi from Mount Hermon)
Apr 28, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Chatham (10 mi from Mount Hermon)
Apr 9, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitmell (5 mi from Mount Hermon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Hermon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF2 | Dry Fork 4 mi from Mount Hermon |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Danville 7 mi from Mount Hermon |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Westover Hills 5 mi from Mount Hermon |
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF1 | Whiteoak 3 mi from Mount Hermon |
| Feb 4, 2006 | F1 | Callands 10 mi from Mount Hermon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Hermon
281 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Hermon since 2006, on 152 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 11, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Brosville, Westover Hills, Blairs 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Swansonville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Dry Fork 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Danville City 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Westover Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Blairs 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westover Hills, Ringgold 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gatewood 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitmell 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | New Design, Spring Garden, Danville 5 wind reports |
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 Mount Hermon; 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 Mount Hermon.
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