Hail history for Luray, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Luray since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Luray
- Last hail
- Sep 4, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Sep 4, 2026
18 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #55 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Luray
- 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 Luray
The latest hail report in and around Luray is from September 4, 2026, 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 September 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Luray logged 12 reports on 9 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 #55 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Luray accounts for 41% of the 44 reports filed in Page 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 1.00 in (quarter) on September 4, 2026 near 1 W Luray.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2009, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Luray 0.6
- Page County 1.7
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Luray 9
- Page County 21
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Luray 0%
- Page County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Luray | Page | — | 18:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Cavetown | Page | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 NNW Luray Caverns Arpt | Page | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 SSE Luray | Page | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Luray | Page | $10K | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 67%
- 1–2 in 6 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Luray | Page | 18:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Cavetown | Page | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 NNW Luray Caverns Arpt | Page | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 SSE Luray | Page | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Fairview | Page | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.62 ESE Luray | Page | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Luray | Page | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Luray | Page | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Fairview | Page | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Luray | Page | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Luray | Page | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.38 ENE Fairview | Page | 16:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Luray
- Stanley 10 km · 12
- Sperryville 19 km · 10
- Woodstock 24 km · 10
- Elkton 32 km · 18
- Front Royal 37 km · 12
- Culpeper 45 km · 19
- Stephens City 52 km · 18
- Orange 55 km · 11
Questions about hail in Luray
How often does it hail in Luray, Virginia?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Luray since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Luray?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Luray?
1.00 in (quarter size) on September 4, 2026 near 1 W Luray. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Luray?
The most recent report in this data is from September 4, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Luray 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 September 4, 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.