Hail history for Dublin, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dublin since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dublin
- Last hail
- May 3, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 2, 2002
25 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #24 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Dublin
- 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 Dublin
The latest hail report in and around Dublin is from May 3, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on May 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dublin logged 14 reports on 9 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 #24 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dublin accounts for 26% of the 97 reports filed in Pulaski County.
4% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 2, 2002 near 1 S Dublin.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2002, with 8 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (60% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dublin 0.7
- Pulaski County 2.9
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dublin 9
- Pulaski County 38
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dublin 4%
- Pulaski County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 S Dublin | Pulaski | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dublin | Pulaski | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dublin | Pulaski | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dublin | Pulaski | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dublin | Pulaski | 19:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 36%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.62 NNW Dublin Arpt | Pulaski | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Newbern | Pulaski | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW Dublin | Pulaski | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SW Mountain View | Pulaski | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Dublin | Pulaski | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dublin | Pulaski | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SE Dublin | Pulaski | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Dublin | Pulaski | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Dublin | Pulaski | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Dublin | Pulaski | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Dublin | Pulaski | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Dublin | Pulaski | 14:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dublin
- Pulaski 9 km · 25
- Radford 12 km · 18
- Parrott 13 km · 10
- Pearisburg 25 km · 12
- Christiansburg 26 km · 52
- Blacksburg 27 km · 67
- Fort Chiswell 30 km · 22
- Austinville 35 km · 11
Questions about hail in Dublin
How often does it hail in Dublin, Virginia?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dublin since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #24 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dublin?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 60% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dublin?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 2, 2002 near 1 S Dublin. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dublin?
The most recent report in this data is from May 3, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dublin 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 3, 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.