Hail History

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Hail history for West Lynchburg, VA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 12, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 27, 2026
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles294

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Lynchburg on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near West Lynchburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 12, 20260.75 in
penny		Lynchburg
1 hail report · closest near the center of West Lynchburg		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Galts Mill
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from West Lynchburg		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forest, Boonsboro, Lyh Ivy Hill Airport
9 hail reports · closest near the center of West Lynchburg		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 20251 in
quarter		Blue Ridge Farms
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from West Lynchburg		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 West Lynchburg by year

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When hail season peaks near West Lynchburg

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (10).

Jan1Feb2Mar6Apr10May11Jun4Jul3Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Lynchburg

Jun 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Forest (3 mi from West Lynchburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball sized hail near Forest.

Sep 28, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Coleman Falls (10 mi from West Lynchburg)

May 27, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galts Mill (7 mi from West Lynchburg)

National Weather Service description (English): One to one and three quarters inch diameter hail was observed along Izaak Walton Road.

Mar 24, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Concord (10 mi from West Lynchburg)

Apr 1, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Forest (8 mi from West Lynchburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Lynchburg

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2018EF2Timberlake
6 mi from West Lynchburg		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF2Glenn Field Lynch
5 mi from West Lynchburg		8.6 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF3Dillard
4 mi from West Lynchburg		10.7 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Lynchburg

294 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Lynchburg since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 21, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedFalconerville, Elon
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedRustburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedBoonsboro, Madison Heights, Lynchburg City
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBoonsboro, Timberlake, Lynchburg City
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedLynchburg Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202646 mph, measuredRustburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedForest
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202669 mph, estimatedMadison Hgts, Posm, Lynchburg Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202658 mph, estimatedForest, Bocock
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202563 mph, estimatedLynchburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 West Lynchburg; 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 West Lynchburg.

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