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Hail history for Pantops, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pantops on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Pantops
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Lake Monticello, Charlottesville, Shadwell 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Pantops |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hollymead 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pantops |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pantops by year
When hail season peaks near Pantops
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Pantops
Aug 14, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lake Monticello (9 mi from Pantops)
Aug 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Earlysville (9 mi from Pantops)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in Earlysville.Aug 6, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Earlysville (9 mi from Pantops)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2 inches in diameter was reported on VA-665 Buck Mountain Road near Earlysville.Sep 28, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Proffit (5 mi from Pantops)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported near Hollymead and Carrsbrook.Jul 25, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shadwell (1 mi from Pantops)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported in Pantops.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pantops
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2020 | EF0 | Earlysville 9 mi from Pantops |
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | Simeon 5 mi from Pantops |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pantops
335 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pantops since 2006, on 151 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 16, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Westmoreland 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Charlottesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Overton, Carrsbrook 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Ivy, Flordon, Carrsbrook 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Overton, Woodridge, Earlysville 6 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Barracks, Shadwell, Westmoreland 11 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | North Garden, Earlysville, Charlottesville 7 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | North Garden, Flordon, Ivy 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Overton 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Woodridge 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 Pantops; 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
- Charlottesville
22 hail days - Hollymead
26 hail days - Lake Monticello
16 hail days - Crozet
19 hail days - Waynesboro
18 hail days - Fishersville
21 hail days - Harrisonburg
16 hail days - Bridgewater
17 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 Pantops.
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