Hail history for Glen Allen, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Allen since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Glen Allen
- Last hail
- Jun 30, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 27, 2017
12 reports on 7 days since 2001 · #109 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Glen Allen
- 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 Glen Allen
The latest hail report in and around Glen Allen is from June 30, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Glen Allen logged 11 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #109 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Glen Allen accounts for 11% of the 105 reports filed in Henrico 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 May 27, 2017 near 2.14 NNW West End Manor.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Glen Allen 0.6
- Henrico County 3.4
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Glen Allen 6
- Henrico County 27
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Glen Allen 0%
- Henrico County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNW West End Manor | Henrico | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Glen Allen | Henrico | $1K | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 8%
- 1–2 in 11 92%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 E Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE West End Manor | Henrico | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNW West End Manor | Henrico | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Glen Allen | Henrico | $1K | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SSE Elmont | Hanover | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 ESE Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Allen | Henrico | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Glen Allen
- Innsbrook 8 km · 11
- Ashland 11 km · 16
- Mechanicsville 12 km · 23
- Tuckahoe 13 km · 20
- Richmond 15 km · 42
- Sandston 23 km · 15
- Central Garage 33 km · 10
- Chester 35 km · 51
Questions about hail in Glen Allen
How often does it hail in Glen Allen, Virginia?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Allen since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #109 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Glen Allen?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Glen Allen?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 27, 2017 near 2.14 NNW West End Manor. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Glen Allen?
The most recent report in this data is from June 30, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Glen Allen 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 June 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.