Hail history for Hillsville, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsville since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hillsville
- Last hail
- Mar 27, 2021
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 15, 2018
19 reports on 17 days since 1996 · #44 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Hillsville
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Hillsville is from March 27, 2021. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Hillsville
The latest hail report in and around Hillsville is from March 27, 2021, 2.00 in (hen egg size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hillsville 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 #44 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hillsville accounts for 15% of the 125 reports filed in Carroll County.
11% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 15, 2018 near Hillsville.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hillsville 0.6
- Carroll County 4.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hillsville 10
- Carroll County 49
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hillsville 11%
- Carroll County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hillsville | Carroll | $1.0 million | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.54 SSW Hillsville | Carroll | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 74%
- 1–2 in 3 16%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hillsville | Carroll | $1.0 million | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.54 SSW Hillsville | Carroll | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.61 WNW Gladesboro | Carroll | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Hillsville | Carroll | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.88 WNW Gladesboro | Carroll | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 12:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 S Hillsville | Carroll | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Hillsville | Carroll | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hillsville
- Woodlawn 7 km · 17
- Fancy Gap 11 km · 11
- Galax 19 km · 38
- Austinville 19 km · 11
- Cana 21 km · 12
- Fries 22 km · 16
- Fort Chiswell 28 km · 22
- Meadows of Dan 30 km · 19
Questions about hail in Hillsville
How often does it hail in Hillsville, Virginia?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsville since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hillsville?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hillsville?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 15, 2018 near Hillsville. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hillsville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 27, 2021 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hillsville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 27, 2021.
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.