Hail history for Chatham, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chatham since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chatham
- Last hail
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 2, 2002
22 reports on 18 days since 1963 · #29 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Chatham
- 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 Chatham
The latest hail report in and around Chatham is from April 8, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chatham logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #29 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chatham accounts for 11% of the 199 reports filed in Pittsylvania 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 2, 2002 near Chatham.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chatham 0.7
- Pittsylvania County 6.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chatham 10
- Pittsylvania County 71
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chatham 0%
- Pittsylvania 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chatham | Pittsylvania | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pittsylvania | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1967 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pittsylvania | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Chatham | Pittsylvania | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1963 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Pittsylvania | 15:30 local · NCEI |
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 5 23%
- 1–2 in 17 77%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 N Chatham | Pittsylvania | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Chatham | Pittsylvania | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Chatham | Pittsylvania | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NE Weal | Pittsylvania | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.66 SSE Weal | Pittsylvania | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 NNW Chatham | Pittsylvania | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 NNW Chatham | Pittsylvania | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Chatham | Pittsylvania | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.16 NE Weal | Pittsylvania | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chatham | Pittsylvania | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Chatham | Pittsylvania | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Chatham | Pittsylvania | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chatham
- Blairs 13 km · 20
- Gretna 16 km · 18
- Danville 25 km · 42
- Hurt 33 km · 10
- Union Hall 34 km · 19
- Altavista 36 km · 22
- Sandy Level 39 km · 11
- Westlake Corner 43 km · 15
Questions about hail in Chatham
How often does it hail in Chatham, Virginia?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chatham since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chatham?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chatham?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 2, 2002 near Chatham. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chatham?
The most recent report in this data is from April 8, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chatham had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chatham since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 8, 2020.
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.