Hail Map for Galax, VA

The Galax, VA area has had 13 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 22 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Galax, VA on 32 occasions, including 1 occasion during the past year.

Name: Galax, VA
Where Located: 68.2 miles SW of Roanoke, VA
Map: Google Map for Galax, VA
Population: 7042
Housing Units: 3252
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Galax, VA

Date / Time Report Details
8/26/2023 6:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/26/2023 6:38 PM EDT At 630 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to glade valley, moving east at 20 mph. the strongest portion of these storms was moving through the galax area at this time (radar indicated. public reported. tree down on jefferson highway near mouth of wilson). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, ennice, roaring gap, lambsburg, cumberland knob, low gap, and glade valley. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/26/2023 6:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/26/2023 6:38 PM EDT At 630 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to glade valley, moving east at 20 mph. the strongest portion of these storms was moving through the galax area at this time (radar indicated. public reported. tree down on jefferson highway near mouth of wilson). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, ennice, roaring gap, lambsburg, cumberland knob, low gap, and glade valley. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/26/2023 6:22 PM EDT The galax county 911 center reported that a tree was down on the west side of the city from thunderstorm winds. time estimated from rada in grayson county VA, 1.7 miles E of Galax, VA
8/26/2023 6:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/26/2023 6:23 PM EDT At 613 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to southeast of sparta, moving east at 20 mph (public. trees have been reported down in the mouth of wilson area west of independence). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/26/2023 6:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/26/2023 6:23 PM EDT At 613 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to southeast of sparta, moving east at 20 mph (public. trees have been reported down in the mouth of wilson area west of independence). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 6:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/29/2023 6:08 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from spring valley to near ashland, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, fries, and lansing. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/29/2023 6:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/29/2023 6:08 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from spring valley to near ashland, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, fries, and lansing. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/29/2023 5:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/29/2023 5:55 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from speedwell to near mountain city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 5:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/29/2023 5:55 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from speedwell to near mountain city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 5:40 PM EDT Multiple trees down in between galax and dugspur... v in city of galax county VA, 1.6 miles NNE of Galax, VA
7/28/2023 6:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 7:06 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for east central craig, floyd, northwestern bedford, carroll, northwestern henry, patrick and franklin counties and the city of galax will expire at 645 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for southwestern and west central virginia, and southeastern west virginia.
7/28/2023 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 6:54 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, northwestern surry and northern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 645 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for southwestern virginia.
7/28/2023 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 6:54 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, northwestern surry and northern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 645 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for southwestern virginia.
7/28/2023 6:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 6:44 PM EDT At 634 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near montvale to near ferrum to near charity to rocky knob recreation area, moving southwest at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, roanoke, salem, vinton, galax, bedford, rocky mount, and hillsville. this includes the following locations the salem fairgrounds, the national d-day memorial, and roanoke regional airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 6:44 PM EDT At 633 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pipers gap to near baywood to near grassy creek, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, lansing, mouth of wilson, and whitetop. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 6:45 PM EDT At 633 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pipers gap to near baywood to near grassy creek, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, lansing, mouth of wilson, and whitetop. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 5:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 5:59 PM EDT At 546 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cripple creek to near flatridge to near whitetop, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 5:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 6:00 PM EDT At 546 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cripple creek to near flatridge to near whitetop, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 5:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2023 5:45 PM EDT At 533 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from new castle to near crockett springs to near claytor lake state park to allisonia, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/13/2023 6:27 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/14/2023 12:40 PM EDT At 627 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/13/2023 6:27 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/14/2023 12:40 PM EDT At 627 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/16/2023 7:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/16/2023 8:14 PM EDT At 727 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boones mill to near fancy gap, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, rocky mount, hillsville, independence, fries, floyd, and copper hill. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/16/2023 7:15 PM EDT 15 inch diameter trees down at the intersect of meadowlark road and declaration lan in carroll county VA, 5.4 miles S of Galax, VA
5/16/2023 7:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/16/2023 9:22 PM EDT At 710 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near crockett springs to fries, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/6/2023 2:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/6/2023 2:28 PM EDT At 225 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pipers gap, or near fancy gap, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/12/2022 6:57 PM EDT One tree and limbs down. time estimated by rada in carroll county VA, 6.1 miles S of Galax, VA
7/6/2022 5:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/6/2022 5:46 PM EDT At 519 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from cripple creek to near piney creek, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, ennice, mouth of wilson, and speedwell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/6/2022 5:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/6/2022 5:47 PM EDT At 519 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from cripple creek to near piney creek, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, ennice, mouth of wilson, and speedwell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/6/2022 4:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/6/2022 5:16 PM EDT At 458 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marion wytheville to near mount rogers summit, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/6/2022 4:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/6/2022 5:16 PM EDT At 458 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marion wytheville to near mount rogers summit, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/5/2022 4:25 PM EDT A few trees down on the southeast side of gala in carroll county VA, 1.8 miles NW of Galax, VA
7/5/2022 4:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/5/2022 5:01 PM EDT At 425 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pipers gap, or near galax, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/5/2022 4:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/5/2022 5:00 PM EDT At 425 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pipers gap, or near galax, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/5/2022 4:20 PM EDT Several trees down in the baywood are in grayson county VA, 6.6 miles ENE of Galax, VA
7/5/2022 4:16 PM EDT Trees down. limbs damage in carroll county VA, 4.2 miles SW of Galax, VA
6/17/2022 4:20 PM EDT Large limbs down near gala in carroll county VA, 2.8 miles WSW of Galax, VA
6/17/2022 4:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/17/2022 4:05 PM EDT At 402 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near draper to near whitetop, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/14/2022 5:39 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 6:25 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southern smyth, southern wythe, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 545 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/14/2022 5:39 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 6:24 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southern smyth, southern wythe, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 545 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/14/2022 5:25 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 5:58 AM EDT At 524 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving south at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, marion, hillsville, chilhowie, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:25 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 5:58 AM EDT At 524 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving south at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, marion, hillsville, chilhowie, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:13 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 5:59 AM EDT At 513 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk creek, or near speedwell, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, marion, hillsville, saltville, chilhowie, and sparta. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:13 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 5:59 AM EDT At 513 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk creek, or near speedwell, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, marion, hillsville, saltville, chilhowie, and sparta. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 4:49 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 5:34 AM EDT At 449 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over nebo, or 7 miles southwest of ceres, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/14/2022 4:49 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/14/2022 5:35 AM EDT At 449 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over nebo, or 7 miles southwest of ceres, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/8/2022 5:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/8/2022 6:00 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern carroll and eastern grayson counties and the city of galax will expire at 545 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for carroll county until 630 pm edt!.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on the 500 block of creekview drive. time estimated via rada in carroll county VA, 2.6 miles SW of Galax, VA
6/8/2022 5:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/8/2022 5:52 PM EDT At 535 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fries to galax, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on the 300 block of revere road. time estimated via rada in carroll county VA, 2.1 miles SSE of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on sylvia road. time estimated via rada in carroll county VA, 1.3 miles S of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down at the intersection of riverside drive and carsonville road. time estimated via rada in grayson county VA, 6.1 miles E of Galax, VA
6/8/2022 5:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/8/2022 6:01 PM EDT At 522 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, or near independence, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, bridle creek, baywood, spring valley, and pipers gap. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/8/2022 5:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/8/2022 5:36 PM EDT At 509 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near twin oaks, or near independence, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/8/2022 5:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/8/2022 5:36 PM EDT At 509 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near twin oaks, or near independence, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/8/2022 3:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/8/2022 3:56 PM EDT At 351 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near woodlawn, or near hillsville, moving east at 15 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, hillsville, fancy gap, cana, dugspur, gladesboro, woodlawn, and pipers gap. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/8/2022 3:38 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 2.5 miles WSW of Galax, VA
6/8/2022 3:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/8/2022 3:36 PM EDT At 330 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near woodlawn, or near galax, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/6/2022 7:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/7/2022 12:28 AM EDT At 735 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over spring valley, or just west of fries, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
12/11/2021 1:35 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 12/29/2021 12:20 PM EST The severe thunderstorm warning for southern pulaski, west central floyd, southeastern wythe, carroll and northeastern grayson counties and the city of galax will expire at 145 pm est, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
12/11/2021 1:15 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 12/29/2021 12:20 PM EST At 114 pm est, severe storms were located along a line extending from gunton park to ivanhoe, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, fries, indian valley, fancy gap, max meadows, and patterson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
12/11/2021 12:54 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 12/29/2021 12:22 PM EST At 1253 pm est, a severe storm was located over speedwell, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/10/2021 2:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 12/28/2021 12:58 PM EDT At 228 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near willis to near galax, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/10/2021 2:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 12/28/2021 12:57 PM EDT At 228 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near willis to near galax, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/7/2021 6:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/7/2022 9:56 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gladesboro to barrett, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, flat rock, sparta, fancy gap, ennice, ararat, and cana. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 6:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/7/2022 9:56 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gladesboro to barrett, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, flat rock, sparta, fancy gap, ennice, ararat, and cana. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 12/28/2021 11:20 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to glade valley, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/7/2021 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 12/28/2021 11:20 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to glade valley, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/9/2021 2:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/16/2022 3:17 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southern carroll and southeastern grayson counties and the city of galax will expire at 215 pm edt, the severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/9/2021 1:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/16/2022 3:19 PM EDT At 152 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodlawn, or near galax, moving northeast at 15 mph. another strong to possibly severe storm was moving out of northeastern alleghany county toward galax and southeastern grayson county (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, fancy gap, baywood, gladesboro, woodlawn, and pipers gap.
6/9/2021 1:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/16/2022 3:34 PM EDT At 136 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over galax, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
3/27/2021 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 9:54 AM EDT At 230 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kimberling to near baywood to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, hillsville, and dublin.
3/27/2021 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 9:53 AM EDT At 230 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kimberling to near baywood to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, hillsville, and dublin.
3/27/2021 2:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 9:55 AM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from bland to independence to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, and hillsville.
3/27/2021 2:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 9:55 AM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from bland to independence to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, and hillsville.
3/27/2021 2:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 9:59 AM EDT At 205 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ceres to mouth of wilson to 8 miles northwest of lenoir, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
3/27/2021 2:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 10:00 AM EDT At 205 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ceres to mouth of wilson to 8 miles northwest of lenoir, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
3/27/2021 1:22 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 3.4 miles S of Galax, VA
3/27/2021 1:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 10:11 AM EDT At 111 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over spring valley, or near fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
3/27/2021 12:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 10:13 AM EDT At 1258 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bridle creek, or near independence, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, mouth of wilson, speedwell, baywood, and flatridge.
3/27/2021 12:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 10:13 AM EDT At 1242 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, or near mouth of wilson, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, mouth of wilson, whitetop, speedwell, and sugar grove.
3/27/2021 12:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 10:14 AM EDT At 1242 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, or near mouth of wilson, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, mouth of wilson, whitetop, speedwell, and sugar grove.
3/27/2021 12:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 10:15 AM EDT At 1221 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near flatwood, or near mountain city, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/27/2021 12:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/28/2022 10:14 AM EDT At 1221 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near flatwood, or near mountain city, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/22/2020 4:59 PM EDT Tree down on highway 94 west of main street. time estimated from rada in grayson county VA, 4.7 miles SE of Galax, VA
7/22/2020 4:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/22/2020 5:02 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. western carroll county in southwestern virginia. the city of galax in southwestern virginia. northeastern grayson county in southwestern virginia. Until 600 pm edt.
1/11/2020 9:32 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/11/2020 9:35 PM EST At 930 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near eggleston to near boonville, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, elkin, fairview, flat rock, yadkinville, and hillsville.
1/11/2020 9:32 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/11/2020 9:35 PM EST At 930 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near eggleston to near boonville, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, elkin, fairview, flat rock, yadkinville, and hillsville.
1/11/2020 9:18 PM EST Several trees down around the city. time estimated from rada in city of galax county VA, 0.1 miles NNE of Galax, VA
1/11/2020 9:07 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/11/2020 9:10 PM EST At 907 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from max meadows to near stony point, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
1/11/2020 9:07 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 1/11/2020 9:10 PM EST At 907 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from max meadows to near stony point, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
10/31/2019 5:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/31/2019 5:31 PM EDT At 527 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to cricket, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, fries, fancy gap, ennice, cana, bottom, and baywood. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and southwestern and west central virginia.
10/31/2019 5:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/31/2019 5:31 PM EDT At 527 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to cricket, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, fries, fancy gap, ennice, cana, bottom, and baywood. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and southwestern and west central virginia.
10/31/2019 4:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/31/2019 4:54 PM EDT At 451 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near elkville, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/31/2019 4:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/31/2019 4:54 PM EDT At 451 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near elkville, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/28/2019 5:35 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 4.4 miles NNE of Galax, VA, corrects previous hail report from 4 ssw galax city. retired nws employee. reported that hail fell for about 20 minutes. the hail started out as the size of dimes and t
9/28/2019 5:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 5:37 PM EDT At 534 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/28/2019 5:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 5:37 PM EDT At 534 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/28/2019 5:30 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 4.4 miles NNE of Galax, VA, retired nws employee. reported that hail fell for about 20 minutes. the hail started out as the size of dimes and then became as large as quarters. only hail initially
9/28/2019 1:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 1:55 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern alleghany and northwestern surry counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 200 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
9/28/2019 1:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 1:55 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern alleghany and northwestern surry counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 200 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
9/28/2019 1:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 1:46 PM EDT At 142 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near low gap, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, fries, ennice, cana, and baywood.
9/28/2019 1:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 1:46 PM EDT At 142 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near low gap, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, fries, ennice, cana, and baywood.
9/28/2019 1:26 PM EDT One tree reported down in front of the country convenience store on fries road. time estimated from rada in carroll county VA, 3.2 miles SSE of Galax, VA
9/28/2019 1:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 1:21 PM EDT At 118 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over galax, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/28/2019 1:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 9/28/2019 1:21 PM EDT At 118 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over galax, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/22/2019 3:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/22/2019 3:20 PM EDT At 255 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fries to abshers, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, elkin, fairview, and flat rock.
8/22/2019 2:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/22/2019 2:59 PM EDT At 255 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fries to abshers, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, elkin, fairview, and flat rock.
8/22/2019 2:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/22/2019 2:59 PM EDT At 255 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fries to abshers, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, elkin, fairview, and flat rock.
8/22/2019 2:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/22/2019 2:43 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. surry county in northwestern north carolina. northeastern wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. East central ashe county in northwestern north carolina.
8/22/2019 2:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/22/2019 2:43 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. surry county in northwestern north carolina. northeastern wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. East central ashe county in northwestern north carolina.
8/13/2019 1:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/13/2019 1:58 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for south central wythe. west central carroll and northeastern grayson counties and the city of galax will expire at 200 pm edt. the severe thunderstorm is still moving into northwestern carroll county and has been replaced by a new severe thunderstorm warning for carroll county. Elsewhere, the storm has moved away from the.
8/13/2019 1:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/13/2019 1:50 PM EDT A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 200 pm edt for south central wythe. west central carroll and northeastern grayson counties and the city of galax. At 145 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near fries, moving southeast at 25 mph.
8/13/2019 1:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/13/2019 1:44 PM EDT At 140 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ivanhoe, moving east at 30 mph (law enforcement and dopple radar. wythe county warning point reported tree damage in rural retreat from this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/13/2019 1:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/13/2019 1:38 PM EDT At 101 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over marion wytheville, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/13/2019 1:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/13/2019 1:04 PM EDT At 101 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over marion wytheville, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/22/2019 3:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/22/2019 3:31 PM EDT At 327 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near galax to graysontown, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/24/2019 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/24/2019 6:43 PM EDT At 639 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rocky gap to near crockett to near grassy creek, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/24/2019 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/24/2019 6:43 PM EDT At 639 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rocky gap to near crockett to near grassy creek, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 6:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 2/6/2022 9:35 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 2/6/2022 9:34 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and northern surry counties in northwestern north carolina, southern floyd county in southwestern virginia, central pittsylvania county in south central virginia, carroll county in southwestern virginia, henry county in south central virginia, southeastern grayson county in southwestern virginia, southern franklin county in west central virginia and patrick counties in southwestern virginia, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 700 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire and a new warning has been issued further to the east. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central north carolina, and south central, central, southwestern and west central virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
5/29/2019 6:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/29/2019 6:24 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/29/2019 6:24 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/29/2019 6:03 PM EDT At 600 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near copper hill to volney, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 6:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/29/2019 6:03 PM EDT At 600 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near copper hill to volney, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 5:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/29/2019 5:38 PM EDT At 534 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near blacksburg to near ivanhoe to near bridle creek, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/3/2019 4:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/3/2019 5:02 PM EDT At 458 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sylvatus, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/19/2019 4:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/19/2019 5:01 PM EDT At 457 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to near bottom, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/19/2019 4:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/19/2019 5:01 PM EDT At 457 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to near bottom, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/19/2019 2:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/19/2019 2:10 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southern pulaski, east central wythe and central carroll counties will expire at 215 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 500 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and southwestern and west central virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
4/19/2019 1:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/19/2019 1:54 PM EDT At 148 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodlawn, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, hillsville, allisonia, patterson, fancy gap, and draper. A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and southwestern and west central virginia.
4/19/2019 1:13 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/19/2019 1:16 PM EDT At 113 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near galax, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/19/2019 12:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/19/2019 12:53 PM EDT At 1249 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/19/2019 12:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/19/2019 12:53 PM EDT At 1249 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/14/2019 10:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/14/2019 10:51 PM EDT At 1047 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near allisonia to near moravian falls, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, elkin, and wilkesboro. A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 am edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and south central, southwestern and west central virginia.
4/14/2019 10:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/14/2019 10:51 PM EDT At 1047 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near allisonia to near moravian falls, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, elkin, and wilkesboro. A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 am edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and south central, southwestern and west central virginia.
4/14/2019 10:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/14/2019 10:36 PM EDT At 1029 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near patterson to near elkville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/14/2019 10:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/14/2019 10:36 PM EDT At 1029 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near patterson to near elkville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/14/2019 9:34 PM EDT Several trees down along pipers gap road near apricot lan in carroll county VA, 4.1 miles WNW of Galax, VA
4/14/2019 6:00 PM EDT Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 p. several trees down along road near apricot lan in carroll county VA, 4.1 miles WNW of Galax, VA
8/31/2018 2:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/31/2018 2:53 PM EDT At 248 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wytheville to independence, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/12/2018 2:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/12/2018 2:54 PM EDT At 249 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near baywood, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/8/2018 2:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/8/2018 2:58 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for central pulaski, east central smyth, wythe, northwestern carroll and northeastern grayson counties will expire at 300 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning will weaken below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property by 3 pm. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
8/8/2018 2:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/8/2018 2:41 PM EDT At 237 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pulaski to wytheville to sugar grove moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, marion, and dublin.
8/8/2018 2:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/8/2018 2:16 PM EDT At 210 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near bland to near rural retreat to near mount rogers national recreation area, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, and marion.
8/8/2018 1:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/8/2018 1:58 PM EDT At 153 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over nebo, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/10/2018 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 2/8/2022 9:29 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for floyd, carroll and southeastern grayson counties and the city of galax will expire at 545 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rainfall and some localized flooding will persist for another 1 to 2 hours. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/10/2018 5:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/10/2018 5:18 PM EDT At 444 pm edt, severe thunderstorms extended from copper valley to baywood, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/10/2018 5:00 PM EDT Tree down blocking hebron roa in carroll county VA, 2.9 miles SW of Galax, VA
6/10/2018 5:00 PM EDT Tree down blocking tower roa in carroll county VA, 1.3 miles NW of Galax, VA
6/10/2018 4:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/10/2018 4:48 PM EDT At 444 pm edt, severe thunderstorms extended from copper valley to baywood, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/15/2018 3:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 3:41 PM EDT At 335 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over kimballton, moving north at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, radford, pulaski, hillsville, dublin, and fancy gap. a tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. A tornado watch also remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for north central north carolina, and southwestern and west central virginia.
4/15/2018 3:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 3:11 PM EDT A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 345 pm edt for pulaski. east central bland. carroll and northeastern wythe counties and the city of radford. At 307 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over gunton park, moving north at 55 mph.
4/15/2018 2:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 2:58 PM EDT At 252 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ivanhoe, moving north at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, radford, pulaski, wytheville, galax, and bland. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 2:46 PM EDT At 240 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fries, moving north at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/15/2018 2:40 PM EDT A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along coal creek roa in carroll county VA, 3.6 miles NW of Galax, VA
4/15/2018 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 2/9/2022 2:15 PM EDT At 229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated. wilkes county officials reported downed trees from this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 2/9/2022 2:15 PM EDT At 229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated. wilkes county officials reported downed trees from this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 2:44 PM EDT At 202 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near millers creek, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 2:44 PM EDT At 202 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near millers creek, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 1:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 1:39 PM EDT At 135 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cedar rock, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/15/2018 1:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 4/15/2018 1:39 PM EDT At 135 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cedar rock, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/23/2017 6:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 6:25 PM EDT The tornado warning for northeastern alleghany and northwestern surry counties in northwestern north carolina, southern carroll and eastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 630 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 200 am edt for southwestern and west central virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
10/23/2017 6:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 6:25 PM EDT At 555 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near cumberland knob, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
10/23/2017 5:58 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds downed three large trees in a homeowners back yard along windmill road near galax... v in grayson county VA, 2.1 miles SE of Galax, VA
10/23/2017 5:58 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds brought down two trees along winterberry roa in carroll county VA, 3.4 miles SW of Galax, VA
10/23/2017 5:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 2/10/2022 3:11 AM EDT The tornado warning for alleghany, northwestern surry, northeastern wilkes and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, south central carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 600 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 200 am edt for southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
10/23/2017 5:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 2/10/2022 3:12 AM EDT The tornado warning for alleghany, northwestern surry, northeastern wilkes and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, south central carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 600 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 200 am edt for southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
10/23/2017 5:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 6:00 PM EDT At 555 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near cumberland knob, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
10/23/2017 5:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 6:00 PM EDT At 555 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near cumberland knob, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
10/23/2017 5:45 PM EDT Thunderstorm wind gusts brought down a utility pole at the intersection of south main street and long street in galax... v in city of galax county VA, 1.5 miles N of Galax, VA
10/23/2017 5:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 5:48 PM EDT At 542 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, traphill, mouth of wilson, and mc grady.
10/23/2017 5:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 5:48 PM EDT At 542 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, traphill, mouth of wilson, and mc grady.
10/23/2017 5:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 5:32 PM EDT At 526 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over dockery, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
10/23/2017 5:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 10/23/2017 5:33 PM EDT At 526 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over dockery, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
7/18/2017 3:35 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 3 miles WSW of Galax, VA
7/12/2017 4:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/12/2017 4:43 PM EDT At 438 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fries, moving northeast at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, fries, byllesby, spring valley, and pipers gap.
7/12/2017 4:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/12/2017 4:15 PM EDT At 408 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near baywood, moving northeast at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/4/2017 3:05 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/4/2017 3:09 PM EDT At 305 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over galax, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/19/2017 2:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/19/2017 2:25 PM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from galax to near ennice to near mc grady, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/19/2017 2:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/19/2017 2:25 PM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from galax to near ennice to near mc grady, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/9/2017 9:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/9/2017 9:57 PM EDT At 953 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near fancy gap, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/9/2017 9:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/9/2017 9:57 PM EDT At 953 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near fancy gap, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/9/2017 9:45 PM EDT One tree down on a power line on west stuart drive in city of galax county VA, 1.4 miles NE of Galax, VA
5/9/2017 9:45 PM EDT Trees and power poles down across the city. time radar estimated. reported via twitter by wxi in city of galax county VA, 0.1 miles NNE of Galax, VA
5/9/2017 9:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/9/2017 9:34 PM EDT At 930 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ivanhoe to near spring valley to near speedwell, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, independence, fries, and fancy gap.
5/9/2017 9:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/9/2017 9:15 PM EDT At 908 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wytheville to favonia to near nebo, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
8/17/2016 1:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/17/2016 1:59 PM EDT At 155 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodlawn, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, fancy gap, gladesboro, and woodlawn.
8/17/2016 1:38 PM EDT Large oak tree blown down... along with a large limb from another tre in carroll county VA, 3.8 miles SW of Galax, VA
8/17/2016 1:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 8/17/2016 1:42 PM EDT At 137 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodlawn, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/28/2016 3:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2016 3:51 PM EDT At 346 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over hillsville, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, hillsville, floyd, woolwine, indian valley, and willis.
7/28/2016 3:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/28/2016 3:40 PM EDT At 333 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near woodlawn, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/27/2016 5:34 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds resulted in at least two trees down along commonwealth road in carroll county... va. the road was temporarily close in carroll county VA, 4.2 miles SW of Galax, VA
7/27/2016 5:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/27/2016 5:11 PM EDT At 505 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rocky knob recreation area to galax, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, cana, ararat, and fancy gap.
7/27/2016 4:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/27/2016 4:49 PM EDT At 446 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mabry mill to near baywood, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, fries, cana, and ararat.
7/27/2016 4:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/27/2016 4:49 PM EDT At 446 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mabry mill to near baywood, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, fries, cana, and ararat.
7/27/2016 4:34 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds resulted in at least two trees down along commonwealth road in carroll county... va. the road was temporarily close in carroll county VA, 4.2 miles SW of Galax, VA
7/27/2016 4:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/27/2016 4:34 PM EDT At 430 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mabry mill to near independence, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/27/2016 4:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/27/2016 4:34 PM EDT At 430 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mabry mill to near independence, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/8/2016 5:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/8/2016 5:16 PM EDT At 511 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near hillsville, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, fries, cana, and fancy gap.
7/8/2016 5:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/8/2016 5:10 PM EDT At 455 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over byllesby, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, rural retreat, fries, and speedwell.
7/8/2016 4:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/8/2016 5:03 PM EDT At 458 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near ivanhoe, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/8/2016 4:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/8/2016 5:01 PM EDT At 455 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over byllesby, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, rural retreat, fries, and speedwell.
7/8/2016 4:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/8/2016 4:47 PM EDT At 441 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over coleman store, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, rural retreat, fries, and speedwell.
7/8/2016 4:28 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/8/2016 4:35 PM EDT At 428 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wytheville, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, rural retreat, fries, and speedwell.
7/8/2016 4:17 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/8/2016 4:22 PM EDT At 417 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over crockett, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/23/2016 10:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/23/2016 10:29 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for yadkin, surry, stokes, wilkes, watauga, alleghany, ashe, southwestern patrick, southeastern grayson and carroll counties and the city of galax will expire at 1030 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for north carolina and virginia.
6/23/2016 10:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/23/2016 10:29 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for yadkin, surry, stokes, wilkes, watauga, alleghany, ashe, southwestern patrick, southeastern grayson and carroll counties and the city of galax will expire at 1030 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for north carolina and virginia.
6/23/2016 9:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/23/2016 9:54 PM EDT At 949 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near dugspur to stone mountain state park to 7 miles west of mountain city, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, boone, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, and elkin. This includes appalachian state university.
6/23/2016 9:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/23/2016 9:54 PM EDT At 949 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near dugspur to stone mountain state park to 7 miles west of mountain city, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, boone, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, and elkin. This includes appalachian state university.
6/23/2016 9:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/23/2016 9:35 PM EDT At 929 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from gunton park to mouth of wilson to bristol va, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 9:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/23/2016 9:35 PM EDT At 929 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from gunton park to mouth of wilson to bristol va, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/16/2016 10:58 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, ashe, patrick, southern grayson, henry and southern carroll counties, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 1100 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain and wind gusts are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/16/2016 10:58 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, ashe, patrick, southern grayson, henry and southern carroll counties, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 1100 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain and wind gusts are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/16/2016 10:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/16/2016 10:39 PM EDT At 1033 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pittsville to near fairy stone state park to fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, galax, sparta, jefferson, and stuart. This includes the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
6/16/2016 10:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/16/2016 10:39 PM EDT At 1033 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pittsville to near fairy stone state park to fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, galax, sparta, jefferson, and stuart. This includes the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
6/16/2016 10:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/16/2016 10:11 PM EDT At 1007 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near burnt chimney to near alum ridge to near rural retreat, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/16/2016 10:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 6/16/2016 10:12 PM EDT At 1007 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near burnt chimney to near alum ridge to near rural retreat, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/2/2016 3:04 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/2/2016 3:07 PM EDT At 303 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, speedwell, and baywood.
5/2/2016 2:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/2/2016 2:49 PM EDT At 245 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near piney creek, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/2/2016 2:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 5/2/2016 2:49 PM EDT At 245 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near piney creek, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/14/2015 9:04 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/14/2015 9:07 PM EDT At 902 pm edt, a line of severe thunderstorms was located across parts of smyth, wythe and bland counties, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, bland, marion, and hillsville.
7/14/2015 8:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/14/2015 8:53 PM EDT At 849 pm edt, a line of severe thunderstorms was located over tazewell and bland counties, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/13/2015 7:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/13/2015 7:28 PM EDT At 724 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from independence to seven devils, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, boone, galax, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. This includes appalachian state university.
7/13/2015 7:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/13/2015 7:29 PM EDT At 724 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from independence to seven devils, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, boone, galax, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. This includes appalachian state university.
7/13/2015 6:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/13/2015 7:03 PM EDT At 658 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sylvatus, moving east at 20 mph. in addition, a line of severe thunderstorms extended from near wytheville to troutdale, and will move into carroll county from the northwest (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
7/13/2015 6:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/13/2015 6:56 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. ashe county in northwestern north carolina. watauga county in northwestern north carolina. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. Grayson county in southwestern virginia.
7/13/2015 6:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Galax, VA at 7/13/2015 6:56 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. ashe county in northwestern north carolina. watauga county in northwestern north carolina. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. Grayson county in southwestern virginia.
7/19/2013 1:33 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 4.9 miles N of Galax, VA, hail slightly larger than a quarter at faith drive.
6/30/2013 7:35 PM EDT Power line down at faith drive and fishers gap road in grayson county VA, 5 miles N of Galax, VA
6/25/2013 5:45 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 2.2 miles W of Galax, VA, poplar knob rd. hail ranged from nickel to quarter size.
7/5/2012 2:50 PM EDT Trees down on highway 636 in grayson county VA, 6.6 miles NE of Galax, VA
7/5/2012 12:06 PM EDT One tree down on mt. vale r in grayson county VA, 3.5 miles N of Galax, VA
7/5/2012 12:05 PM EDT Several trees down on iron ridge road in carroll county VA, 3.4 miles S of Galax, VA
7/2/2012 12:37 AM EDT Tree down on savannah rd in grayson county VA, 7.5 miles NNE of Galax, VA
7/2/2012 12:30 AM EDT Tree down on fairview rd near galax in grayson county VA, 5.6 miles N of Galax, VA
6/30/2012 8:02 PM EDT Golf Ball sized hail reported 3.4 miles SW of Galax, VA, golf ball size hail on carrolton pike
6/30/2012 7:54 PM EDT Hen Egg sized hail reported 2.6 miles SW of Galax, VA, damage to vehicles.
6/30/2012 7:51 PM EDT Golf Ball sized hail reported 2.7 miles SSE of Galax, VA, golf ball size hail reported
6/30/2012 7:40 PM EDT Golf Ball sized hail reported 5.4 miles S of Galax, VA, lasted 10 mi
6/30/2012 7:40 PM EDT Golf Ball sized hail reported 4.4 miles SSW of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Numerous trees down near the intersection of glendale road and country club lane and the intersection of west stuart and mountain view roads. a few homes had damage fro in city of galax county VA, 0.1 miles NNE of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Numerous trees down near the intersection of glendale road and country club lane and the intersection of west stuart and mountain view road in city of galax county VA, 0.1 miles NNE of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Several trees and power lines down on pipers gap road between route 89 and tower road. two power poles also snappe in grayson county VA, 2.2 miles NNW of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Tree down on apricot lane in carroll county VA, 4.1 miles WNW of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Quarter sized hail reported 2.5 miles WSW of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Trees down north of tow in city of galax county VA, 0.1 miles NNE of Galax, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Tree blown down in city of galax county VA, 0.1 miles NNE of Galax, VA