Louisa County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Has it hailed in Louisa County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 21 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 54 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 5, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Louisa County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Louisa County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Louisa County
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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.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Virginia Statewide Incidents posted a picture showing a tree down across I-64 westbound near mile marker 146. The tree was blocking the interstate and caused a five mil (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 N Tabscott SPC verified report
Friday, September 4, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous trees and powerlines reported across NW Louisa county. (AKQ)”
“Large tree uprooted in Blue Ridge Shores neighborhood. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Green Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Vawter Corner SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Fredericks Hall SPC verified report
Saturday, August 22, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Spotsylvania to near Montpelier. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
“At 912 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Boswells Tavern, or 10 miles west of Louisa, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. 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 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Charlottesville, moving east at 30 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.”
“At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Charlottesville, moving east at 30 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" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of numerous trees down in the Zion Crossroads area. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Zion Crossroads SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree downed and partially blocking Ellisville Dr. Time radar estimated. (AKQ)”
“Tree on US-route 15 south of Gordonsville. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Louisa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Waldrop SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A trained spotter shared pictures of a few pine trees down between Thomas Jefferson Elementary School to Johnnys Quik Stop gas station. KLKU nearby gusted to 36 mph. Ti (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Louisa Airport SPC verified report
Sunday, July 26, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"
“Golf ball sized hail reported by trained spotter in Bumpass. (AKQ)”
“Golf ball sized hail reported south of Louisa by 911 center. (AKQ)”
- Hail 1.75" Bumpass SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 3 SSW Louisa SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Pendleton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Boswells Tavern SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Fredericks Hall 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" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Monticello to near Fork Union. Movement was northeast at 45 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.”
“At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Monticello to near Fork Union. Movement was northeast at 45 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Gum Spring SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Dabneys SPC verified report
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orange to near Charlottesville. Movement was southeast at 15 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 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orange to near Charlottesville. Movement was southeast at 15 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 Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mineral to 6 miles southwest of Ladysmith. Movement was northeast at 25 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 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mineral to 6 miles southwest of Ladysmith. Movement was northeast at 25 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 Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Bumpass SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Boswells Tavern, or 10 miles east of Charlottesville, moving southeast 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... Boswells Tavern around 515 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“Numerous trees down over southeastern Louisa county south and east of Apple Grove. (AKQ)”
- Wind 50 mph Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Orchid SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mineral, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. 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 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mineral, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. 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 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Trevilians SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Vawter Corner SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on I-64 and it blocked one ln. Time Estimated by radar. (AKQ)”
“Tree down along Oak Ridge Rd. Time Estimated by Radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Zion Crossroads SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Orchid SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Mineral SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dillwyn, moving 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cartersville and Trenholm around 640 PM EDT. Goochland around 655 PM EDT.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down in Bumpass. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown Bumpass SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Louisa to 9 miles northwest of Boswells Tavern. Movement was southeast 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 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Louisa to 9 miles northwest of Boswells Tavern. Movement was southeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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.”
- Hail 0.25" Louisa County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees down on Fredericks Hall Road near the border with Hanover County. Information relayed by emergency management. Time estimated. (AKQ)”
“Multiple large trees down in Louisa County. The heaviest damage was in the eastern part of the county. (AKQ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Bumpass SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Locust Creek SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Yanceyville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Louisa County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 5, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 54 severe weather events in Louisa 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 Louisa County recently?
Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Louisa 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.