Highland County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Highland County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 2.5", among 70 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 69 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 10, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Several reports of trees down all throughout the county. More details later. (LWX)”
“Multiple trees reported down on the Big Valley Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Monterey SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 WNW Williamsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Vanderpool SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2.5"
“Tennis ball size hail observed in the 300 block of Turner Lane. (LWX)”
- Hail 2.5" 2 SW Mustoe SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 6 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...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 6 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 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“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 Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
13 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 23, 2026
10 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, February 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with the highest amounts along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet. The strongest winds are expected tonight through Monday with northwest winds gusting around 35 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County.”
“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with the highest amounts along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet. The strongest winds are expected tonight through Monday with northwest winds gusting around 35 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County.”
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
3 NWS warnings — 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.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.”
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County.”
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County.”
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late tonight into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow.”
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late tonight into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow.”
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late Friday into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.”
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late Friday into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.”
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Highland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Highland 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 Highland County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Highland County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 10, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 70 severe weather events in Highland 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 Highland County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded.
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