Hail history for Madison Heights, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madison Heights since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Madison Heights
- Last hail
- May 27, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 27, 2026
14 reports on 14 days since 1991 · #81 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Madison Heights
- 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 Madison Heights
The latest hail report in and around Madison Heights is from May 27, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madison Heights logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #81 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Madison Heights accounts for 20% of the 70 reports filed in Amherst 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 27, 2026 near 3.11 WNW Galts Mill.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madison Heights 0.4
- Amherst County 2.5
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madison Heights 8
- Amherst County 37
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madison Heights 0%
- Amherst County 3%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.11 WNW Galts Mill | Amherst | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Madison Hgts | Amherst | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.56 ENE Madison Hgts | Amherst | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Madison Hgts | Amherst | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 NE Madison Hgts | Amherst | 17:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 64%
- 1–2 in 5 36%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.11 WNW Galts Mill | Amherst | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.56 ENE Madison Hgts | Amherst | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.8 NNE Madison Hgts | Amherst | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Madison Hgts | Amherst | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Madison Hgts | Amherst | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 NE Madison Hgts | Amherst | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 5 SW Amherst | Amherst | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Madison Hgts | Amherst | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.97 NNE Posm | Campbell | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Monroe | Amherst | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Monroe | Amherst | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Madison Heights | Amherst | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Madison Heights
- Lynchburg 10 km · 51
- Amherst 15 km · 15
- Concord 16 km · 17
- Forest 17 km · 12
- Timberlake 19 km · 14
- Rustburg 20 km · 16
- Big Island 24 km · 16
- Appomattox 27 km · 10
Questions about hail in Madison Heights
How often does it hail in Madison Heights, Virginia?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madison Heights since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madison Heights?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madison Heights?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 27, 2026 near 3.11 WNW Galts Mill. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madison Heights?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madison Heights had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 27, 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.