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Hail history for Pearisburg, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pearisburg on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 28, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Pearisburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pembroke 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Pearisburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pearisburg by year
When hail season peaks near Pearisburg
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Pearisburg
Apr 28, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Poplar Hill (7 mi from Pearisburg)
Apr 26, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lindside (9 mi from Pearisburg)
Apr 8, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rich Creek (6 mi from Pearisburg)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pembroke (6 mi from Pearisburg)
Mar 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pembroke (6 mi from Pearisburg)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pearisburg
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pearisburg since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Poplar Hill, Narrows 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Pembroke 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Eggleston 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Bane 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Pearisburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Narrows, Penvir 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Staffordsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Eggleston, Hoges Chapel 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Sweet Chalybeate 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Hoges Chapel 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 Pearisburg; 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 Pearisburg.
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