Nelson County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 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 19 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 4, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Nelson County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Nelson County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Nelson 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.
Friday, September 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down along Green Lane. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Rockfish SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Rockfish SPC verified report
Thursday, September 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A tree fell onto powerlines near the intersection of Laurel Rd and Pine Ridge Rd. Laurel Rd was shut down to remove the damage. (LWX)”
“Tree down near Afton Mountain Road and Williams Creek Lane. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Rockfish SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Afton SPC verified report
Sunday, August 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down near intersection of Howardsville Turnpike and Cabell Road. (LWX)”
“Tree down 8000 block of Rockfish Valley Highway. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 7 ESE Elma SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Greenfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Greenfield SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“40 trees down and 2 powerlines down across Nelson County. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Lovingston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Arrington SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down (six inches diameter) blocking westbound lane of VA-56 Tye Brook Highway at Horshoe Road. (LWX)”
“Large tree limbs down near the intersection of Cove Valley Lane and VA-6 Irish Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Roseland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Rockfish SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Covesville SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Quarter size hail was reported in Nellysford. (LWX)”
“Numerous trees blew down across Nelson County. (LWX)”
- Hail 1" 1 ENE Wintergreen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Wintergreen SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on 3500 block of James River Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Norwood SPC verified report
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia. WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia. WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Nelson County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 4, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 19 severe weather events in Nelson 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 Nelson County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Nelson 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.