Hail history for Gainesville, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gainesville since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gainesville
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 16, 2016
18 reports on 12 days since 1998 · #51 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Gainesville
- 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 Gainesville
The latest hail report in and around Gainesville is from June 12, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 12, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gainesville logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #51 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gainesville accounts for 21% of the 86 reports filed in Prince William County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 16, 2016 near 1.48 NNW Haymarket.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2000, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gainesville 0.4
- Prince William County 2.4
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gainesville 6
- Prince William County 26
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gainesville 6%
- Prince William 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 NNW Haymarket | Prince William | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gainesville | Prince William | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Haymarket | Prince William | $2K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NNE Buckland | Prince William | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Gainesville | Prince William | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 22%
- 1–2 in 13 72%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Waterfall | Prince William | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 NE Thoroughfare | Prince William | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Gainesville | Prince William | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 ENE Haymarket | Prince William | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 NNW Haymarket | Prince William | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WSW Catharpin | Prince William | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Gainesville | Prince William | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NNE Buckland | Prince William | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NE Thoroughfare | Prince William | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSE Broad Run | Fauquier | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Gainesville | Prince William | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Gainesville | Prince William | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gainesville
- Manassas 15 km · 19
- Warrenton 16 km · 18
- Centreville 18 km · 13
- Chantilly 20 km · 13
- Middleburg 21 km · 10
- Ashburn 30 km · 11
- Sterling 31 km · 15
- Fairfax 31 km · 13
Questions about hail in Gainesville
How often does it hail in Gainesville, Virginia?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gainesville since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gainesville?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gainesville?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 16, 2016 near 1.48 NNW Haymarket. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gainesville?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gainesville had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 12, 2026.
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.