Hail History

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Hail history for Vinton, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 1, 2019
Hail days since 200672
Days with hail 1 inch or larger48
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles309

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vinton on 72 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 1, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Vinton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.5 in
marble		Cave Spring
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Vinton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 20261 in
quarter		Stewartsville
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Vinton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20261 in
quarter		Hardy, Stewartsville
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Vinton		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 20251 in
quarter		Stewartsville, Shady Grove
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Vinton		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		Stewartsville
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Vinton		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 Vinton by year

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When hail season peaks near Vinton

Of the 72 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and July (17).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr15May20Jun17Jul7Aug6SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Vinton

Aug 1, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Roanoke (6 mi from Vinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Large and damaging hail up to two inches in diameter fell across portions of southwest Roanoke City, including Grandin Court. Some cars were damaged by the hail.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stewartsville (8 mi from Vinton)

Jul 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stewartsville (4 mi from Vinton)

Aug 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roanoke City (7 mi from Vinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball-sized hail were received from trained spotters and the public across the city of Roanoke and surrounding areas just outside of the city on the northwest, west, and southwest sides. Quarter-sized hail was observed at the Glen Cove Elementary School northwest of Roanoke with golf ball-sized hail also observed nearby, quarter-sized hail was observed on Green Ridge Road northwest of Roanoke, golf ball-sized hail on Peters Creek Road near the Roanoke Woodrum Field Airport, and quarter-sized hail was observed on Pine Court Road southwest of Roanoke. These were the hail reports observed outside the independent City of Roanoke. Several hail reports were also

May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cave Spg (7 mi from Vinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of golf balls fell in Cave Spring. Hail up to the size of quarters also fell on Starkey Road about one mile southeast of Cave Spring and later on Falcon Ridge Road about three miles east-southeast of Cave Spring.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vinton

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2024EF1Salem (C)
10 mi from Vinton		2.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 3, 2008EF0Roanoke
4 mi from Vinton		1.6 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vinton

309 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vinton since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedDaleville, Cloverdale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 11, 2026damage reportedStewartsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedStewartsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202660 mph, measuredRoanoke Airport, Stewartsville, Roanoke
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedStewartsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBurnt Chimney, Hollins, Stewartsville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedBurnt Chimney
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedSalem City, Cave Spring, Hollins
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedRoanoke
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSalem City, Roanoke
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Vinton; 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 Vinton.

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