Albemarle County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Albemarle County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 49 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 59 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Albemarle County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Albemarle County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Albemarle County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Personal weather station KVACOVES1 Fan Mountain Observatory (LWX)”
“Three reports of tree down to the north and west of Scottsville. (LWX)”
- Wind 59 mph 1 SE Covesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Scottsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE North Garden SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Hollymead SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Free Union SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on Old Lynchburg Road at Terrell Forest Lane. (LWX)”
“Tree down at the intersection of Ivy Rd. and Bloomfield Rd. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE North Garden SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Flordon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Gordonsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Stony Point SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A tree was down south of Charlottesville. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Overton SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple reports of downed trees and branches. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Woodridge SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down in the Charlottesville area. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Charlottesville SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down near the intersection of North Hollymeade Drive and South Hollymeade Drive (LWX)”
“Tree down near the intersection of Earlysville Road and Bedford Hills Drive. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Hollymead SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Hollymead SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Quarter size hail was reported in Forest Lakes. (LWX)”
“Numerous trees were down around Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The hardest hit areas were across Charlottesville as well as the eastern part of the county. There (LWX)”
- Hail 1" Hollymead SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 ENE Hollymead SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Charlottesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Hollymead SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees reported down along Thomas Jefferson Parkway. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Woodridge SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down in 1980 block of Old Mill Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Barracks SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Spotter reported downed trees and large limbs near Buck Mountain Road and Link Evans Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Earlysville SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple reports of trees down in Covesville. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Covesville SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down near intersection of Critzer Shop Rd and Goodloe Ln (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Afton SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree reported down on Saddle Hollow Road near Mint Spring Road. (LWX)”
“Tree down on property... no injuries (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Crozet SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Glendower SPC verified report
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia. WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia. WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Albemarle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Albemarle County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Albemarle County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Albemarle County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Albemarle County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Albemarle County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Albemarle County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Albemarle County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.