Augusta County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Augusta County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1", among 39 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 38 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Augusta County
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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
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Broadcast media relayed viewer measured gust in Wintergreen Resort area (LWX)”
“Personal weather station KVASWOOP19 (LWX)”
- Wind 62 mph 4 NW Wintergreen SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 ENE Staunton Arpt SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 1 NE Summerdean SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Afton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Stuarts Draft SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Moscow SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by a personal weather station (KVASTUAR110). Several trees were blown down... including onto cars and bringing down a coup (LWX)”
- Wind 61 mph 1 WSW Stuarts Draft SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A few trees were down along with large branches around in Greenville around Lee Jackson Highway and Mint Spring Circle. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Mint Spring SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
11 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple reports of trees down in western Augusta County. Several roads closed. (LWX)”
“Trees blew down in the 2000 block of US-250 Hankey Mountain Highway/Shenandoah Mountain Drive. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Churchville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NW West Augusta SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Churchville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WSW Deerfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Mint Spring SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Craigsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 W Waynesboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Moscow SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Moscow SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NW Staunton Arpt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Christian SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A few trees and power lines reported down across Stuarts Draft area. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Stuarts Draft SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 2 SW Churchville SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Shingles peeled off roof... multiple trees and branches down (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Mint Spring SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Westerly winds may gust to around 40 to 50 mph through 7 PM in portions of eastern West Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, and Blue Ridge Mountains. These gusty winds could cause minor tree damage and blow around lightweight objects. Be prepared for cross winds if driving a high profile vehicle on north-south roads.”
- Wind 50 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
- Wind 60 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Augusta 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 Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Augusta County. 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 Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for most areas, with gusts to 50 mph on the ridgetops. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. FUEL MOISTURE...8 to 9 percent”
- Wind 50 mph Augusta County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Augusta County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Augusta County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Augusta County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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