Hail history for Mechanicsville, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mechanicsville since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mechanicsville
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 1, 2023
23 reports on 14 days since 1999 · #27 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Mechanicsville
- 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 Mechanicsville
The latest hail report in and around Mechanicsville is from April 1, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 1, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mechanicsville logged 19 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #27 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mechanicsville accounts for 35% of the 65 reports filed in Hanover 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 April 1, 2023 near 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville.
Reports were down 54% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2009, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mechanicsville 0.9
- Hanover County 2.1
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mechanicsville 10
- Hanover County 25
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mechanicsville 0%
- Hanover County 8%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.78 WSW Rural Pt | Hanover | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Ashland Hanover Arpt | Hanover | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.76 SE Peaks | Hanover | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Studley | Hanover | 09:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 26%
- 1–2 in 17 74%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 ENE Ellerson | Hanover | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Ellerson | Hanover | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.19 E French Hay | Hanover | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 13:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville | Hanover | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Atlee | Hanover | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.78 WSW Rural Pt | Hanover | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mechanicsville
- Glen Allen 12 km · 12
- Sandston 14 km · 15
- Richmond 15 km · 42
- Ashland 18 km · 16
- Innsbrook 20 km · 11
- Tuckahoe 21 km · 20
- Central Garage 24 km · 10
- Chester 32 km · 51
Questions about hail in Mechanicsville
How often does it hail in Mechanicsville, Virginia?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mechanicsville since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mechanicsville?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mechanicsville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 1, 2023 near 2.14 NNE Mechanicsville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mechanicsville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mechanicsville had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 1, 2023.
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.