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Hail history for Verona, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Verona on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Verona
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Churchville 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Verona |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Verona by year
When hail season peaks near Verona
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Verona
Aug 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Staunton (5 mi from Verona)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in the 900 block of Powhatan Street.Jun 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sidney (5 mi from Verona)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail occurred with a severe thunderstorm just southwest of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport.Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hope (6 mi from Verona)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail was reported in New Hope.Apr 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crimora (10 mi from Verona)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Venus Lane just south of Crimora.Apr 26, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waynesboro Airport (8 mi from Verona)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Verona
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Fishersville 8 mi from Verona |
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Waynesboro 10 mi from Verona |
| Aug 6, 2020 | EF0 | Piedmont 7 mi from Verona |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Verona
137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Verona since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Moscow 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Moscow 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Stuarts Draft, Staunton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Staunton Airport, Stuarts Draft, Crimora 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Moscow 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Staunton, Verona, Churchville 6 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dooms 1 wind report |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Jolivue 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Staunton, Dooms 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Moscow 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 Verona; 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
- Staunton
18 hail days - Fishersville
21 hail days - Waynesboro
18 hail days - Stuarts Draft
18 hail days - Bridgewater
17 hail days - Massanetta Springs
17 hail days - Harrisonburg
16 hail days - Crozet
19 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 Verona.
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