Hail in Galax (c) County, Virginia

Hail March 27, 2021 · Galax (c) County, Virginia

1.5 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms formed along and south of a warm front in Virginia. These tall early season storms were able to take advantage of low freezing levels and dropped large hail. Largest hail sizes of up to 2 inches in diameter were reported in southwest Virginia.

Began near Galax (36.6534, -80.8700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 949577. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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