Hail history for Cluster Springs, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cluster Springs since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cluster Springs
- Last hail
- May 6, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Sep 28, 2016
12 reports on 11 days since 1999 · #103 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Cluster Springs
- 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 Cluster Springs
The latest hail report in and around Cluster Springs is from May 6, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cluster Springs logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #103 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cluster Springs accounts for 9% of the 134 reports filed in Halifax County.
25% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on September 28, 2016 near 0.69 N Cluster Spgs.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2016, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cluster Springs 0.5
- Halifax County 3.1
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cluster Springs 9
- Halifax County 40
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cluster Springs 25%
- Halifax 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.77 SW Mayo | Halifax | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 S South Boston | Halifax | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NW Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.6 WNW Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 20:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 5 42%
- 2 in + 3 25%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.6 WNW Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NW Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.71 SW Mayo | Halifax | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SE Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.77 SW Mayo | Halifax | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 5 S South Boston | Halifax | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 NE Alton | Halifax | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SW Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 S South Boston | Halifax | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Cluster Spgs | Halifax | 19:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cluster Springs
- South Boston 12 km · 12
- Halifax 17 km · 11
- Clover 32 km · 13
- Clarksville 32 km · 12
- Nathalie 38 km · 11
- Blairs 42 km · 20
- Danville 43 km · 42
- Chatham 48 km · 22
Questions about hail in Cluster Springs
How often does it hail in Cluster Springs, Virginia?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cluster Springs since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cluster Springs?
Most reports come in April, June, September. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cluster Springs?
3.00 in (teacup size) on September 28, 2016 near 0.69 N Cluster Spgs. 25% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cluster Springs?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cluster Springs 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 May 6, 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.