Hail history for Alexandria city, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Alexandria city since 1998, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alexandria city
- Last hail
- May 16, 2022
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · May 16, 2022
8 reports on 7 days since 1998 · #123 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Alexandria city
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Alexandria city
The latest hail report in Alexandria city is from May 16, 2022, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alexandria city logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 11% of the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #123 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Alexandria city holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 16, 2022 near 1.72 SSE Alexandria.
The busiest year was 2002, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (75% of reports); 88% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alexandria city 0.1
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alexandria city 2
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alexandria city 0%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 SSE Alexandria | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Theological Seminary | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SW Alexandria | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexandria | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Central Portion | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 38%
- 1–2 in 5 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 SSE Alexandria | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SW Alexandria | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Theological Seminary | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Alexandria | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Alexandria | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Alexandria | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexandria | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Central Portion | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Alexandria city
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 12 | 1.50 in |
Questions about hail in Alexandria city
How often does it hail in Alexandria city, Virginia?
8 hail reports have been logged in Alexandria city since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alexandria city?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 75% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alexandria city?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on May 16, 2022 near 1.72 SSE Alexandria. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alexandria city?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2022 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alexandria city had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 16, 2022.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.