Hail history for Lynchburg, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lynchburg since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lynchburg
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 23, 2016
51 reports on 33 days since 1998 · #7 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Lynchburg
- 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 Lynchburg
The latest hail report in and around Lynchburg is from June 12, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lynchburg logged 33 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.3 times the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
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 June 23, 2016 near 0.55 W Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt.
Reports were down 35% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lynchburg 1.6
- Lynchburg city 0.9
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lynchburg 21
- Lynchburg city 14
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lynchburg 0%
- Lynchburg city 0%
- 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 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt | Lynchburg (C) | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.29 E Forest | Bedford | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lynchburg | Lynchburg (C) | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Boonsboro | Bedford | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.75 W Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt | Lynchburg (C) | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 25 49%
- 1–2 in 26 51%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 WSW Lynchburg | Lynchburg (C) | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 WSW Lynchburg | Lynchburg (C) | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 E Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt | Lynchburg (C) | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.75 W Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt | Lynchburg (C) | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.97 SSW Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt | Lynchburg (C) | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.47 SSW Boonsboro | Bedford | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Blue Ridge Farms | Lynchburg (C) | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.79 ESE Lynchburg Arpt | Campbell | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Lynchburg Falwell Ar | Lynchburg (C) | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 WSW Boonsboro | Bedford | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Lynchburg | Lynchburg (C) | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE (Lyh)glenn Fld Lynch | Lynchburg (C) | 20:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lynchburg
- Forest 8 km · 12
- Madison Heights 10 km · 14
- Timberlake 10 km · 14
- Rustburg 16 km · 16
- Concord 20 km · 17
- Big Island 21 km · 16
- Amherst 24 km · 15
- Bedford 29 km · 26
Questions about hail in Lynchburg
How often does it hail in Lynchburg, Virginia?
51 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lynchburg since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lynchburg?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lynchburg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 23, 2016 near 0.55 W Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lynchburg?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lynchburg had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was June 12, 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.