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Orange County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Orange County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1.5", among 13 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. 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.

Map of Orange County, Virginia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Orange County, Virginia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.
13
Events (12 mo)
1
Hail
12
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 10, 2026 wind event near 3 NNW Gold Dale, Orange County, Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 10, 2026 wind event (Unknown) near 3 NNW Gold Dale. 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 Orange County

Current NEXRAD radar over Orange County, Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Orange 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.
September 2026 2 storm days · 6 SPC verified reports — hail to 1.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 3 SPC verified reports Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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.

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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.

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Orange County, Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“5 trees down across the Locust Grove area. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNW Gold Dale

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Orange County, Virginia
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 Marquis Road at Lahore Road. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Lahore

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orange County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orange County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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 Orange County, VA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 13 severe weather events in Orange 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 Orange County recently?

Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Orange 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.

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