Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Culpeper 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 16 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 58 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.
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 8, 2026 wind event (58 mph) near 1 WSW Alanthus. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Last 30 days in Culpeper County
Current radar over the Culpeper County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
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.
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
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
WindUnknown3 E CulpeperSPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Multiple sheds blown over on Church Street near the Brandy Station Fire Station. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 2 WSW Elkwood
“Several trees and wires down north of Rixeyville to Jeffersonton. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · Jeffersonton
Wind58 mph1 WSW AlanthusSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 WSW ElkwoodSPC verified report
WindUnknownJeffersontonSPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Large tree down near intersection of Oak Shade Rd and Ryland Chapel Rd (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 S Jeffersonton
WindUnknown3 S JeffersontonSPC verified report
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Hail1"RichardsvilleSPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Three reports of trees down around Richardsville. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · Richardsville
WindUnknownRichardsvilleSPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Reports of multiple trees down in southwest Culpeper County. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 W Winston
WindUnknown3 W WinstonSPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Mumerous trees and powerlines downed east of Culpeper to the Fauquier county line. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 S Remington
“Numerous trees down between Rapidan and Locust Grove. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · Rapidan
WindUnknown3 S RemingtonSPC verified report
WindUnknownRapidanSPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Tree down reported at Richards Ferry Road and Beach Road. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 2 NNE Dunavant
WindUnknown2 NNE DunavantSPC verified report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“There was a call for trees down near the intersection of Elys Frd Road and Yellow Bottom Road. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 2 E Lignum
WindUnknown2 E LignumSPC 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.”
NWS severe weather mention · Culpeper County
“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.”
NWS severe weather mention · Culpeper County
Wind55 mphCulpeper CountyNWS severe weather mention
Wind55 mphCulpeper CountyNWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Culpeper County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Culpeper 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 Culpeper County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Culpeper County?
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