HailEvidence → Altavista, VA → 2026-07-04
Did it hail in Altavista, VA on July 4, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Altavista, VA on July 4, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Altavista on 2026-07-04
Distances are from the Altavista city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 21:15 UTC | 1 E Altavista, Campbell | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:26 UTC | 1 W Altavista, Campbell | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:12 UTC | 1 ESE Altavista, Pittsylvania | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:12 UTC | 4 S Leesville, Pittsylvania | SPC · preliminary |
| 7 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:14 UTC | 5 S Leesville, Pittsylvania | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:25 UTC | 5 W Straightstone, Pittsylvania | SPC · preliminary |
| 9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:25 UTC | 2 NW Long Island, Campbell | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:28 UTC | 5 SSW Rustburg, Campbell | SPC · preliminary |
0.8 mi, hail: “Hail... up to 1.5 inches in diameter... was observed near the intersection of Main Street and Riverview Drive in the Town of Altavista... VA. (RNK)”
0.9 mi, hail: “(RNK)”
1.2 mi, wind: “Tree down on power line along Stone Mill Road. (RNK)”
6.5 mi, wind: “Tree down blocking Rockford School Rd. (RNK)”
7 mi, wind: “Tree down on Mercury Road. (RNK)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-06