Hail history for Altavista, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altavista since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Altavista
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 22, 2008
22 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #28 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Altavista
- 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 Altavista
The latest hail report in and around Altavista is from June 16, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on June 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Altavista logged 16 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #28 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Altavista accounts for 17% of the 126 reports filed in Campbell County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 22, 2008 near 1.1 E Altavista.
Reports were down 93% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2008, with 9 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Altavista 0.8
- Campbell County 3.9
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Altavista 9
- Campbell County 42
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Altavista 0%
- Campbell County 1%
- Median Virginia town on this site 0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Altavista | Campbell | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lynch Station | Campbell | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Altavista | Campbell | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 ESE Lynch Station | Campbell | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Altavista | Campbell | 13:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 59%
- 1–2 in 9 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Altavista | Campbell | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 ESE Lynch Station | Campbell | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.3 ESE Altavista | Campbell | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 E Altavista | Campbell | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Altavista | Campbell | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Altavista | Campbell | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 E Altavista | Campbell | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Altavista | Campbell | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Altavista | Campbell | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Altavista | Campbell | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Lynch Station | Campbell | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Altavista | Campbell | 15:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Altavista
Questions about hail in Altavista
How often does it hail in Altavista, Virginia?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altavista since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Altavista?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Altavista?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 22, 2008 near 1.1 E Altavista. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Altavista?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Altavista 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 June 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.