Hail history for Arrington, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arrington since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arrington
- Last hail
- Dec 31, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 21, 2024
13 reports on 10 days since 1999 · #85 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Arrington
- 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 Arrington
The latest hail report in and around Arrington is from December 31, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arrington logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #85 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arrington accounts for 28% of the 47 reports filed in Nelson 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 September 21, 2024 near 2.12 NNE New Glasgow.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arrington 0.6
- Nelson County 1.9
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arrington 9
- Nelson County 26
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arrington 0%
- Nelson County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.12 NNE New Glasgow | Amherst | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tye River | Nelson | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.19 SSE Arrington | Nelson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.1 SE Arrington | Nelson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 SE Tye River | Nelson | 18:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 8%
- 1–2 in 12 92%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 E Arrington | Nelson | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.12 NNE New Glasgow | Amherst | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.63 NNE Oak Ridge | Nelson | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 S Arrington | Nelson | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Norwood | Nelson | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Norwood | Nelson | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.1 SE Arrington | Nelson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.19 SSE Arrington | Nelson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 SE Tye River | Nelson | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 NE New Glasgow | Amherst | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 NNE Tye River | Nelson | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tye River | Nelson | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arrington
- Amherst 18 km · 15
- Madison Heights 32 km · 14
- Buckingham Courthouse 33 km · 12
- Appomattox 36 km · 10
- Concord 38 km · 17
- Scottsville 39 km · 17
- Lynchburg 41 km · 51
- Greenville 43 km · 10
Questions about hail in Arrington
How often does it hail in Arrington, Virginia?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arrington since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #85 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arrington?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arrington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 21, 2024 near 2.12 NNE New Glasgow. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arrington?
The most recent report in this data is from December 31, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arrington had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was December 31, 2024.
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.