Hail history for Gretna, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gretna since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gretna
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 2, 2002
18 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #52 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Gretna
- 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 Gretna
The latest hail report in and around Gretna is from May 16, 2025, 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 May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gretna logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #52 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gretna accounts for 9% of the 199 reports filed in Pittsylvania 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2002 near Gretna.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (56% of reports); 89% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gretna 0.6
- Pittsylvania County 6.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gretna 10
- Pittsylvania County 71
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gretna 6%
- Pittsylvania County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gretna | Pittsylvania | $35K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.61 ESE Gretna | Pittsylvania | $200 | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.09 ENE Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1996 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | North Portion | Pittsylvania | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1996 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Gretna | Pittsylvania | $20K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 56%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.2 NNW Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 2.25 NW Chalk Level | Pittsylvania | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.61 ESE Gretna | Pittsylvania | $200 | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.09 ENE Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 W Chalk Level | Pittsylvania | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Gretna | Pittsylvania | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gretna
- Chatham 16 km · 22
- Hurt 17 km · 10
- Altavista 21 km · 22
- Blairs 28 km · 20
- Union Hall 29 km · 19
- Westlake Corner 35 km · 15
- Moneta 35 km · 13
- Nathalie 38 km · 11
Questions about hail in Gretna
How often does it hail in Gretna, Virginia?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gretna since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gretna?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 56% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gretna?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 2, 2002 near Gretna. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gretna?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gretna 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 May 16, 2025.
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.