Hail history for Culpeper, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Culpeper since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Culpeper
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2018
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 4, 1996
19 reports on 14 days since 1992 · #43 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Culpeper
- 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 Culpeper
The latest hail report in and around Culpeper is from August 12, 2018, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Culpeper logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #43 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Culpeper accounts for 36% of the 53 reports filed in Culpeper County.
5% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 4, 1996 near Culpeper.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Culpeper 0.6
- Culpeper County 1.6
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Culpeper 7
- Culpeper County 24
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Culpeper 5%
- Culpeper County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1996 | 4.50 insoftball | Culpeper | Culpeper | $5K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.52 W Inlet | Culpeper | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 ENE Culpeper | Culpeper | — | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Culpeper | Culpeper | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Culpeper | Culpeper | $10K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 37%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.52 W Inlet | Culpeper | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.76 WNW Culpeper | Culpeper | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.49 S Culpeper | Culpeper | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NNE White Shop | Culpeper | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.27 ENE White Shop | Culpeper | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 NW Catalpa | Culpeper | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 ENE Culpeper | Culpeper | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 E Culpeper | Culpeper | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Culpeper | Culpeper | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Culpeper | Culpeper | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Culpeper | Culpeper | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SE Culpeper | Culpeper | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Culpeper
- Orange 27 km · 11
- Sperryville 29 km · 10
- Warrenton 33 km · 18
- Stafford Lakes Village 42 km · 12
- Luray 45 km · 18
- Stanley 45 km · 12
- Spotsylvania Courthouse 47 km · 12
- Gainesville 48 km · 18
Questions about hail in Culpeper
How often does it hail in Culpeper, Virginia?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Culpeper since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Culpeper?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Culpeper?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 4, 1996 near Culpeper. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Culpeper?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2018 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Culpeper had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Culpeper since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 12, 2018.
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.