HailEvidence → Forest, VA → 2026-04-01
Did it hail in Forest, VA on April 1, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Forest, VA on April 1, 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 Forest on 2026-04-01
Distances are from the Forest city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:54 UTC | 2 NW Forest, Bedford | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:41 UTC | 3 SSW Boonsboro, Bedford | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:50 UTC | 4 NE Forest, City of Lynchburg | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 18:43 UTC | 3 NW Forest, Bedford | SPC · preliminary |
2.1 mi, hail: “Report relayed from WSET/ABC13. (RNK)”
2.4 mi, hail: “Hail of at least 1 inch in diameter was observed along McIntosh Drive. (RNK)”
3.1 mi, hail: “(RNK)”
3.4 mi, hail: “(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