Hanover 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 Hanover County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 20 hail reports with hail up to 2.25", among 51 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 31 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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 Hanover 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
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking outflow from thunderstorms along a line extending from near Laurel to 6 miles west of Bon Air. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking outflow from thunderstorms along a line extending from near Laurel to 6 miles west of Bon Air. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Highland Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Beaverdam SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hanover, or near Ashland, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
“At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hanover, or near Ashland, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.75" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Picture from social media showed a large tree down in a front yard. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Atlee SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near King William to near Goochland. Movement was south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near King William to near Goochland. Movement was south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Westwood SPC verified report
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A few trees down just south of Beaverdam. Time estimated. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Beaverdam SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1222 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hadensville, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25"
“Broadcast media reported a measured hail stone of approximately 2.25 inches. (AKQ)”
“Trees down near Mountain Rd and Route 33. All lanes blocked. (AKQ)”
- Hail 2.25" Doswell SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Mabelton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Studley SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bowling Green to near Dawn. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bowling Green to near Dawn. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Mechanicsville SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Colonial Beach to Bumpass. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.”
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 546 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Virginia Commonwealth University to near Highland Springs. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. Winds in excess of 40 to 50 mph are possible with these storms. These storms will be near... Richmond, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, and East Highland Park around 550 PM EDT.”
“At 436 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bumpass, or 10 miles southeast of Mineral, moving north at 10 mph. Winds in excess of 40 to 50 mph are possible with this storm. This storm will near Lake Anna by 5 pm and last for about an hour. Strong sinds, lightning and heavy rainfall are expected.”
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Hanover SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Mechanicsville SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down On Rt. 715 in the County of Hanover... in the vicinity of Tyler Station Rd. (AKQ)”
“Multiple trees knocked down powerlines on Tyler Station Rd. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Beaverdam SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Beaverdam SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Elmont SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down at the intersection of Goshen Rd and Terry Rd. Time Estimated by Radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Coatesville SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Powhatan, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
“At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Gum Spring, or near Hadensville, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.”
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wyndham, or near Randolph Macon College, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ashland around 740 PM EDT.”
“At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wyndham, or near Randolph Macon College, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ashland around 740 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Coatesville SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gum Spring to near Dillwyn. Movement was east to southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 902 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Goochland to near Chula to 6 miles northwest of Spainville. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 920 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bumpass, or 10 miles east of Mineral, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Several reports of trees and powerlines down throughout Hanover County. (AKQ)”
“Tree down that clipped siding on house. Time estimated. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Ashland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Mabelton SPC verified report
Sunday, November 9, 2025
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 602 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with weak rotation over Ashland, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hanover around 610 PM EST. Mangohick around 620 PM EST.”
“At 602 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with weak rotation over Ashland, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hanover around 610 PM EST. Mangohick around 620 PM EST.”
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hanover County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Hanover 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 Hanover County recently?
Yes — 20 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.25" recorded.
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