Hail history for Montgomery County, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Montgomery County since 1981, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Montgomery County
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · May 5, 1996
164 reports on 91 days since 1981 · #6 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Montgomery County
- 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 Montgomery County
The latest hail report in Montgomery County is from April 1, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Montgomery County logged 94 reports on 48 hail days, about 4.7 reports a year. That is 5.2 times the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #6 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Montgomery County holds 3% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Virginia county. The largest hail on record here is 2.25 in (hen egg) on May 5, 1996 near Pilot.
Reports were down 84% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (81). The busiest year was 2011, with 22 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Montgomery County 4.7
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Montgomery County 48
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Montgomery County 1%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 3, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1996 | 2.25 inhen egg | Pilot | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 ESE Christiansburg | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Pilot | $5K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blacksburg | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blacksburg | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 85 52%
- 1–2 in 78 48%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.93 NNE Merrimac | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Cambria | — | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SW Vicker | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Montgomery | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Houchins | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Blacksburg | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Yellow Sulphur | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ENE Kanodes Mill | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.36 NNW Blacksburg Vpi Arpt | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NE Kanodes Mill | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.62 NE Mc Coy | $3K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.01 S Cambria | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Montgomery County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | 67 | 1.75 in |
| Christiansburg | 52 | 1.75 in |
| Shawsville | 11 | 1.25 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prices Fork | 7 | 4 | Apr 5, 2010 |
| Riner | 7 | 7 | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Elliston | 4 | 4 | Jun 22, 2008 |
| Merrimac | 3 | 3 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Plum Creek | 3 | 3 | May 16, 2025 |
| Belview | 2 | 2 | Aug 12, 2018 |
Questions about hail in Montgomery County
How often does it hail in Montgomery County, Virginia?
164 hail reports have been logged in Montgomery County since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.7 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Montgomery County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Montgomery County?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on May 5, 1996 near Pilot. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Montgomery County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Montgomery County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was April 1, 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.