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Hail history for Radford, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 14, 2011
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Radford on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 14, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Radford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.7 inChristiansburg, Prices Fork
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Radford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 1, 20260.88 in
nickel		Merrimac
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Radford		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Vicker, Cambria
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Radford		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 Radford by year

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When hail season peaks near Radford

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (10).

JanFeb2Mar6Apr10May18Jun10Jul7Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Radford

May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dublin (7 mi from Radford)

Aug 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Christiansburg (9 mi from Radford)

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cambria (10 mi from Radford)

May 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Radford City (2 mi from Radford)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cambria (10 mi from Radford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Radford

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 31, 2021EF1Childress
5 mi from Radford		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 31, 2021EF1Merrimac
9 mi from Radford		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 23, 2017EF1Cowan
4 mi from Radford		1.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 23, 2017EF1Whitethorne
4 mi from Radford		1.7 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Radford

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Radford since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 2, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedDublin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedPrices Fork, Childress, Christiansburg
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedParrott
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPrices Fork
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedChildress, Blacksburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, estimatedWurno
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202458 mph, estimatedChristiansburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202463 mph, estimatedFairview, Riner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202463 mph, estimatedBlacksburg, Riner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202458 mph, estimatedHighland
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 Radford; 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 Radford.

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