Hail history for Rappahannock County, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Rappahannock County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rappahannock County
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 16, 2022
29 reports on 23 days since 1956 · #69 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County
The latest hail report in Rappahannock County is from July 28, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rappahannock County logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 28% less than the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #69 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Rappahannock County holds 0% of all 6,239 hail reports in Virginia.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 16, 2022 near 0.51 W Chester Gap.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2002, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rappahannock County 0.7
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rappahannock County 11
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rappahannock County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Chester Gap | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Amissville | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Countywide | $7K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Castleton | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.6 E Huntly | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 45%
- 1–2 in 16 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 ESE Sperryville | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 NW Amissville | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.6 E Huntly | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Chester Gap | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Woodville | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 NNE Peola Mills | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Sperryville | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Woodville | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Slate Mills | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Amissville | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Sperryville | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Sperryville | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Rappahannock County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Sperryville | 10 | 1.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | 4 | Jun 5, 2002 |
| Chester Gap | 3 | 2 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Flint Hill | 1 | 1 | Aug 12, 1956 |
Questions about hail in Rappahannock County
How often does it hail in Rappahannock County, Virginia?
29 hail reports have been logged in Rappahannock County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rappahannock County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rappahannock County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 16, 2022 near 0.51 W Chester Gap. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rappahannock County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rappahannock County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 28, 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.