Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Nelson 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 15 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 14 high-wind reports. 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 Jul 4, 2026 hail event (1") near 1 ENE Wintergreen. 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 Nelson County
Current radar over the Nelson 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
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.
“40 trees down and 2 powerlines down across Nelson County. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · Lovingston
WindUnknownLovingstonSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 SSE ArringtonSPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3 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.
“Tree down (six inches diameter) blocking westbound lane of VA-56 Tye Brook Highway at Horshoe Road. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 SE Roseland
“Large tree limbs down near the intersection of Cove Valley Lane and VA-6 Irish Road. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 N Rockfish
WindUnknown3 SE RoselandSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 N RockfishSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 SSW CovesvilleSPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 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.
“Quarter size hail was reported in Nellysford. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 1 ENE Wintergreen
“Numerous trees blew down across Nelson County. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 ESE Wintergreen
Hail1"1 ENE WintergreenSPC verified report
WindUnknown3 ESE WintergreenSPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 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 on 3500 block of James River Road. (LWX)”
SPC verified report · 3 ENE Norwood
WindUnknown3 ENE NorwoodSPC verified report
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 Nelson County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Nelson County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Nelson County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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