HailEvidence → Amherst, VA → 2026-05-27
Did it hail in Amherst, VA on May 27, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Amherst, VA on May 27, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Amherst on 2026-05-27
Distances are from the Amherst city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:41 UTC | 2 SSW Falconerville, Amherst | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:41 UTC | 5 NE Madison Heights, Amherst | SPC · preliminary |
6.2 mi, hail: “Social Media photo and video of hail was estimated to be around 1.75 inches in the Madison Virginia area. (RNK)”
8.5 mi, hail: “One-inch diameter hail was observed along Izaak Walton Road. (RNK)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-27?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12