Hail history for Ashland, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ashland since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ashland
- Last hail
- Sep 4, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 28, 2016
16 reports on 13 days since 1978 · #69 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Ashland
- 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 Ashland
The latest hail report in and around Ashland is from September 4, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ashland logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #69 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ashland accounts for 25% of the 65 reports filed in Hanover County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 28, 2016 near 1.29 WNW Lewistown.
The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ashland 0.3
- Hanover County 2.1
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ashland 5
- Hanover County 25
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ashland 6%
- Hanover County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.29 WNW Lewistown | Hanover | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Ashland | Hanover | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1988 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Hanover | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 68.69 E Howardsville | Nelson | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Ashland | Hanover | 21:21 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 56%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Ashland | Hanover | 21:21 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Ashland | Hanover | 08:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Ashland | Hanover | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.29 WNW Lewistown | Hanover | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 68.69 E Howardsville | Nelson | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Gum Tree | Hanover | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Ashland | Hanover | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.78 WNW Ashland | Hanover | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Ashland | Hanover | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Ashland | Hanover | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Central Portion | Hanover | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Ashland | Hanover | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ashland
- Glen Allen 11 km · 12
- Innsbrook 15 km · 11
- Mechanicsville 18 km · 23
- Tuckahoe 22 km · 20
- Richmond 25 km · 42
- Lake Land'Or 29 km · 11
- Sandston 31 km · 15
- Central Garage 31 km · 10
Questions about hail in Ashland
How often does it hail in Ashland, Virginia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ashland since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ashland?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ashland?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 28, 2016 near 1.29 WNW Lewistown. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ashland?
The most recent report in this data is from September 4, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ashland had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 4, 2026.
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.