Hail history for Cumberland, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cumberland since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cumberland
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2016
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 27, 2011
11 reports on 11 days since 1984 · #123 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Cumberland
- 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 Cumberland
The latest hail report in and around Cumberland is from June 23, 2016, 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, Cumberland logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #123 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cumberland accounts for 44% of the 25 reports filed in Cumberland 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 April 27, 2011 near 2.82 S Cumberland.
The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (55% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cumberland 0.3
- Cumberland County 0.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cumberland 5
- Cumberland County 9
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cumberland 0%
- Cumberland 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 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 S Cumberland | Cumberland | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Cumberland | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.36 WNW Cumberland | Cumberland | 05:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 W Cumberland | Cumberland | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Cumberland | Cumberland | 19:35 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 4 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.36 WNW Cumberland | Cumberland | 05:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 W Cumberland | Cumberland | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Cumberland | Cumberland | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 S Cumberland | Cumberland | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 3.62 NNW Cumberland | Cumberland | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Cumberland | Cumberland | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Cumberland | Cumberland | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Cumberland | Cumberland | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Cumberland | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Cumberland | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Cumberland | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cumberland
- Farmville 26 km · 10
- Buckingham Courthouse 27 km · 12
- Powhatan 30 km · 13
- Amelia Court House 30 km · 10
- Goochland 38 km · 12
- Scottsville 40 km · 17
- Lake Monticello 47 km · 11
- Appomattox 53 km · 10
Questions about hail in Cumberland
How often does it hail in Cumberland, Virginia?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cumberland since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cumberland?
Most reports come in April, May, August. April alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cumberland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 27, 2011 near 2.82 S Cumberland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cumberland?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2016 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cumberland had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cumberland since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 23, 2016.
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.