Hail history for Lake Monticello, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Monticello since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake Monticello
- Last hail
- Aug 14, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Aug 14, 2026
11 reports on 6 days since 1989 · #130 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Lake Monticello
- 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 Lake Monticello
The latest hail report in and around Lake Monticello is from August 14, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on August 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake Monticello logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #130 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake Monticello accounts for 41% of the 27 reports filed in Fluvanna County.
27% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on August 14, 2026 near Union Mills.
The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (45% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake Monticello 0.3
- Fluvanna County 0.6
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake Monticello 4
- Fluvanna County 9
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake Monticello 27%
- Fluvanna County 11%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 5 | 3.50 in | View |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | Union Mills | Fluvanna | 22:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | Union Mills | Fluvanna | 22:02 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Lake Monticello | Fluvanna | 21:58 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Lake Monticello | Fluvanna | 22:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Lake Monticello | Fluvanna | 22:06 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 18%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 3 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Lake Monticello | Fluvanna | 22:06 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | Union Mills | Fluvanna | 22:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | Union Mills | Fluvanna | 22:02 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Lake Monticello | Fluvanna | 22:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Lake Monticello | Fluvanna | 21:58 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 NNE Cunningham | Fluvanna | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 N Cunningham | Fluvanna | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.45 N Cunningham | Fluvanna | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 SE Boyd Tavern | Albemarle | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 N Cunningham | Fluvanna | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Fluvanna | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake Monticello
- Scottsville 18 km · 17
- Charlottesville 19 km · 16
- Earlysville 29 km · 10
- Louisa 31 km · 15
- Crozet 36 km · 11
- Orange 41 km · 11
- Buckingham Courthouse 45 km · 12
- Goochland 46 km · 12
Questions about hail in Lake Monticello
How often does it hail in Lake Monticello, Virginia?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Monticello since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #130 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake Monticello?
Most reports come in August, June, April. August alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake Monticello?
3.50 in (teacup size) on August 14, 2026 near Union Mills. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake Monticello?
The most recent report in this data is from August 14, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake Monticello had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was August 14, 2026.
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.