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Hail history for Pittsylvania County, VA
130 hail reports in Pittsylvania County since 2006 on 72 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 27, 2011.
Cities in Pittsylvania County
Recent hail in Pittsylvania County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Hurt 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Gretna 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Pittsylvania County by year
When hail season peaks in Pittsylvania County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pittsylvania County
490 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pittsylvania County since 2006, on 213 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 24, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Brosville, Sandy River, Mountain Valley 11 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Leesville, Gretna, Ajax 9 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Pittsville, Gretna 4 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Dry Fork, Java 3 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Axton, Sandy River, Brosville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Cascade, Blairs, Ajax 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Altavista, Leesville, Straightstone 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hurt, Berry Hill, Renan 5 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sandy River, Callands, Whitmell 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Spring Garden, New Design, Toshes 13 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 Pittsylvania County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).