Hail history for Powhatan, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Powhatan since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Powhatan
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 25, 2015
13 reports on 11 days since 1996 · #95 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Powhatan
- 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 Powhatan
The latest hail report in and around Powhatan is from April 15, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Powhatan logged 8 reports on 6 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 #95 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Powhatan accounts for 43% of the 30 reports filed in Powhatan County.
15% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 25, 2015 near 0.88 NE Powhatan.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Powhatan 0.4
- Powhatan County 0.8
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Powhatan 6
- Powhatan County 10
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Powhatan 15%
- Powhatan County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2015 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.88 NE Powhatan | Powhatan | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Powhatan | Powhatan | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.3 ENE Powhatan | Powhatan | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Macon | Powhatan | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Powhatan | Powhatan | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 23%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 ENE Powhatan | Powhatan | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.3 ENE Powhatan | Powhatan | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.88 NE Powhatan | Powhatan | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Macon | Powhatan | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Powhatan | Powhatan | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Powhatan | Powhatan | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Powhatan | Powhatan | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.3 ESE Powhatan | Powhatan | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Powhatan | Powhatan | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Powhatan | Powhatan | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Powhatan | Powhatan | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Powhatan | Powhatan | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Powhatan
- Goochland 16 km · 12
- Amelia Court House 24 km · 10
- Tuckahoe 30 km · 20
- Cumberland 30 km · 11
- Innsbrook 33 km · 11
- Richmond 40 km · 42
- Glen Allen 41 km · 12
- Ashland 47 km · 16
Questions about hail in Powhatan
How often does it hail in Powhatan, Virginia?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Powhatan since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Powhatan?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Powhatan?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 25, 2015 near 0.88 NE Powhatan. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Powhatan?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Powhatan had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 15, 2024.
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.