Hail history for Prince George, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prince George since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Prince George
- Last hail
- May 14, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 15, 2005
15 reports on 13 days since 1989 · #76 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Prince George
- 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 Prince George
The latest hail report in and around Prince George is from May 14, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Prince George logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #76 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Prince George accounts for 36% of the 42 reports filed in Prince George County.
7% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2005 near Prince George.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Prince George 0.3
- Prince George County 1.1
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Prince George 5
- Prince George County 13
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Prince George 7%
- Prince George County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Prince George | Prince George | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Prince George | Prince George | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Prince George | Prince George | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Prince George | Prince George | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Prince George | Prince George | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Prince George | Prince George | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Prince George | Prince George | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Prince George | Prince George | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 NW Disputanta | Prince George | — | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Prince George | Prince George | — | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Prince George | Prince George | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Prince George | Prince George | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Prince George | Prince George | $2K | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Laburnum Manor | Henrico | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Prince George | Prince George | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Prince George | Prince George | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Prince George
- Hopewell 8 km · 21
- Petersburg 11 km · 11
- Chester 21 km · 51
- Sandston 33 km · 15
- Richmond 39 km · 42
- Mechanicsville 46 km · 23
- Tuckahoe 50 km · 20
- Williamsburg 50 km · 18
Questions about hail in Prince George
How often does it hail in Prince George, Virginia?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prince George since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Prince George?
Most reports come in June, May, February. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Prince George?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 15, 2005 near Prince George. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Prince George?
The most recent report in this data is from May 14, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Prince George had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prince George since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 14, 2018.
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.