HailEvidence → Buchanan, VA → 2026-04-01
Did it hail in Buchanan, VA on April 1, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Buchanan, VA on April 1, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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 Buchanan on 2026-04-01
Distances are from the Buchanan city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:08 UTC | 7 NNE Thaxton, Bedford | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:12 UTC | 7 WSW Sedalia, Bedford | SPC · preliminary |
8.7 mi, hail: “(RNK)”
10 mi, hail: “Hail of around 1 in diameter was observed along Wheats Valley Road. (RNK)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-01?
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