Hail HistoryHail history for Winchester, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winchester on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 3, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Winchester ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Winchester
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Winchester 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Winchester |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Winchester by year
When hail season peaks near Winchester
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and August (7).
Largest hail storms near Winchester
Jul 3, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Armel (6 mi from Winchester)
Jun 11, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hayfield (8 mi from Winchester)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Hayfield. Damage was reported to a truck.May 3, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caunterburg (8 mi from Winchester)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inch in diameter) was reported.Sep 2, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Grimes (8 mi from Winchester)
May 30, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Berryville (10 mi from Winchester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winchester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2017 | EF0 | Berryville 9 mi from Winchester |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Green Spg 8 mi from Winchester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winchester
253 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winchester since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 4, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | White Post 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | High View Manor, Cedar Grove 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Albin, Winchester 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Boyce, Berryville, Winchester 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Winchester 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bartonville 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Boyce 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Williams, Albin 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | White Post 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bartonville, Boyce 2 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 Winchester; 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 Winchester.
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