Hail history for Galax, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galax since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Galax
- 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
38 reports on 24 days since 1997 · #13 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Galax
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Galax 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 logged 27 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #13 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on March 27, 2021 near 3 ESE Galax.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2008, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Galax 1.4
- Galax city 0.8
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Galax 17
- Galax city 13
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Galax 0%
- Galax city 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
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 | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 ESE Galax | Galax (C) | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Galax | Galax (C) | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Galax | Galax (C) | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 ENE Galax | Galax (C) | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chestnut Yard | Carroll | 12:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 55%
- 1–2 in 17 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.66 NE Galax | Galax (C) | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 ENE Galax | Galax (C) | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 ESE Galax | Galax (C) | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chestnut Yard | Carroll | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.82 ENE Gladeville | Carroll | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.02 W Galax | Galax (C) | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.46 SSE Fries | Grayson | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 SE Reavistown | Grayson | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.57 ESE Gladeville | Carroll | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Galax | Galax (C) | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 ENE Galax | Galax (C) | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SW Galax | Galax (C) | 19:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Galax
- Fries 8 km · 16
- Woodlawn 12 km · 17
- Hillsville 19 km · 19
- Fancy Gap 19 km · 11
- Independence 21 km · 19
- Austinville 21 km · 11
- Cana 24 km · 12
- Fort Chiswell 31 km · 22
Questions about hail in Galax
How often does it hail in Galax, Virginia?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galax since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Galax?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Galax?
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?
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 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.