Hail history for Galax city, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Galax city since 1999, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Galax city
- Last hail
- Aug 30, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Mar 27, 2021
24 reports on 17 days since 1999 · #86 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Galax city
- 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 Galax city
The latest hail report in Galax city is from August 30, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 8, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Galax city logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #86 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Galax city holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on March 27, 2021 near 3 ESE Galax.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Galax city 0.8
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Galax city 13
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Galax city 0%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 ESE Galax | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Galax | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Galax | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Galax | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 ENE Galax | 14:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 54%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.66 NE Galax | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 ENE Galax | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 ESE Galax | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.02 W Galax | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Galax | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 ENE Galax | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SW Galax | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.81 SSW Galax | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Galax | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Galax | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Galax | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Galax | 15:24 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Galax city
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Galax | 38 | 1.50 in |
Questions about hail in Galax city
How often does it hail in Galax city, Virginia?
24 hail reports have been logged in Galax city since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Galax city?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Galax city?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on March 27, 2021 near 3 ESE Galax. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Galax city?
The most recent report in this data is from August 30, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Galax city had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 30, 2024.
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.