Spotsylvania County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Spotsylvania County, Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 25 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 23 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Spotsylvania County
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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
“3 to 4 trees down across the Partlow area. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Partlow SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous large trees blown down in a wooded area behind Oakville Lane. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Parker SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“A wind gust of 58 knots (67 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Shannon Field (KEZF). (LWX)”
“Trees and power lines down on northbound VA-673 Piedmont Drive in the vicinity of VA-628 Smith Station Road. (LWX)”
- Wind 67 mph Fredericksburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Spotsylvania Cour SPC verified report
Sunday, July 26, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Estimated half a dozen trees down in the Partlow area. (LWX)”
“Trees were down along West Catharpin Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Partlow SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Logan SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Parker SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Dunavant SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees and wires down on Nancy Court. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Massaponax SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous trees down along Conways Trail. Three homes deemed uninhabitable due to damage from tree falls. (LWX)”
“Three calls for trees down in vicinity of SR 608 and SR 612 in western Spotsy near Wildlife Area. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Glenora SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Spotsylvania Court SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Dozens of trees down on Eleys Ford Road between Spotswood Furnace Road and Richards Ferry Road. (LWX)”
“Four reports of trees down near Spotsylvania Courthouse. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Dunavant SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Spotsylvania Court SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“Quarter size hail was reported in Lake Anna State Park. (LWX)”
“Numerous large trees and several poles down along US-17 in eastern Spotsylvania County. (LWX)”
- Hail 1.25" 3 NW Corbin SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 NW Glenora SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 ENE Massaponax SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several trees down due to thunderstorm winds. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Thornburg SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Reports of multiple trees down across the area in Spotsylvania Co. (LWX)”
“Tree reported on roadway near Hazel Grove. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Spotsylvania SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Cookstown SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“There was a call for trees blown down onto wires near the intersection of VA-649 Mill Pond Road and Todds Tavern Drive. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Alsop 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 Spotsylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Spotsylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Spotsylvania County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Spotsylvania County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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