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Hail history for Alleghany County, VA
25 hail reports in Alleghany County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 12, 2022.
Cities in Alleghany County
Recent hail in Alleghany County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Longdale Furnace 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 Alleghany County by year
When hail season peaks in Alleghany County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Alleghany County
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Alleghany County since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 53 mph on Aug 16, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Callaghan, Natural Well 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Hollins 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hollins 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Covington City, Hollins, Earlehurst 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Potts Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowmoor 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hematite, Clifton Forge City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Falling Spg, Natural Well 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Longdale 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Clifton Forge City 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 Alleghany 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).