Lancaster County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Lancaster County, Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 14 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 13 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 1 hail report with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 28, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Lancaster County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lancaster County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Lancaster County
See address-level storm exposure — verified hail and wind reports plus official warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days. Free account, takes under a minute.
Check an address 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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 859 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kilmarnock to near Urbanna to near Stevensville. Movement was southeast at 20 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 150 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Morattico to near Shacklefords. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Reported debris damaged a transformer at the intersection of Devils Bottom Rd and Mary Ball Rd. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Brook Vale SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Slabtown SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous trees and wires down stretching from the town of Lancaster to the border of Richmond and Northumberland Counties. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown Lancaster SPC verified report
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on Rt. 815 in the County of Lancaster... in the vicinity of Benson Rd; Georges Cove Dr; Rt. 666N/S (Lancaster County). (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Weems SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 658 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Center Cross, or 9 miles northeast of King And Queen Court House, moving 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
“Large tree downed at intersection of Weems Rd and Christ Church Rd. (AKQ)”
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Christ Church SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on Hoecake Road in Lancaster County. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Mollusk SPC verified report
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wicomico, or near Gloucester Point, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties.”
“WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties.”
- Wind 55 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lancaster County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 28, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Lancaster 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.