Hail history for Cave Spring, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cave Spring since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cave Spring
- Last hail
- Aug 1, 2019
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 31, 2019
28 reports on 19 days since 1996 · #16 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Cave Spring
- 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 Cave Spring
The latest hail report in and around Cave Spring is from August 1, 2019, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cave Spring logged 15 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cave Spring accounts for 20% of the 138 reports filed in Roanoke 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 May 31, 2019 near 0.41 ESE Cave Spg.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2008, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cave Spring 0.8
- Roanoke County 3.7
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cave Spring 9
- Roanoke County 45
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cave Spring 0%
- Roanoke 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.41 ESE Cave Spg | Roanoke | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 N Sugar Loaf | Roanoke | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 E Cave Spg | Roanoke | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Sugar Loaf | Roanoke | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Cave Spg | Roanoke | 13:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 54%
- 1–2 in 13 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 N Sugar Loaf | Roanoke | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.41 ESE Cave Spg | Roanoke | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Cave Spg | Roanoke | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 E Cave Spg | Roanoke | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Sugar Loaf | Roanoke | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Starkey | Roanoke | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Cave Spg | Roanoke | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.55 SW Starkey | Roanoke | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Cave Spg | Roanoke | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Cave Spg | Roanoke | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Cave Spg | Roanoke | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.16 SSW Roanoke | Roanoke (C) | 11:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cave Spring
- Roanoke 7 km · 88
- Salem 8 km · 29
- Vinton 12 km · 12
- Boones Mill 13 km · 12
- Hollins 14 km · 11
- Stewartsville 19 km · 26
- Daleville 22 km · 11
- Shawsville 23 km · 11
Questions about hail in Cave Spring
How often does it hail in Cave Spring, Virginia?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cave Spring since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cave Spring?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cave Spring?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 31, 2019 near 0.41 ESE Cave Spg. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cave Spring?
The most recent report in this data is from August 1, 2019 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cave Spring had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cave Spring since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 1, 2019.
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.