Hail history for Colonial Beach, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Colonial Beach since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Colonial Beach
- Last hail
- Apr 21, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 11, 2011
12 reports on 9 days since 1996 · #104 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Colonial Beach
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
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What the record says about Colonial Beach
The latest hail report in and around Colonial Beach is from April 21, 2017, 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, Colonial Beach logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #104 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Colonial Beach accounts for 44% of the 27 reports filed in Westmoreland 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 June 11, 2011 near 0.59 ESE Ninde.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (58% of reports); 92% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Colonial Beach 0.5
- Westmoreland County 0.6
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Colonial Beach 6
- Westmoreland County 8
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Colonial Beach 0%
- Westmoreland County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 ESE Ninde | King George | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 W Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Monroe Hall | Westmoreland | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WNW Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Monroe Hall | Westmoreland | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NE Ninde | King George | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 ESE Ninde | King George | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Ninde | King George | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 W Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland | 21:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Colonial Beach
- King George 17 km · 17
- Warsaw 40 km · 12
- Tappahannock 41 km · 10
- Fredericksburg 43 km · 41
- Stafford Lakes Village 49 km · 12
- Spotsylvania Courthouse 53 km · 12
- Lake Land'Or 56 km · 11
- Central Garage 59 km · 10
Questions about hail in Colonial Beach
How often does it hail in Colonial Beach, Virginia?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Colonial Beach since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #104 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Colonial Beach?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 58% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Colonial Beach?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 11, 2011 near 0.59 ESE Ninde. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Colonial Beach?
The most recent report in this data is from April 21, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Colonial Beach had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Colonial Beach since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 21, 2017.
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.