Hail history for Roanoke County, Virginia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Roanoke County since 1959, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roanoke County
- Last hail
- May 22, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 22, 2004
138 reports on 80 days since 1959 · #7 of 132 Virginia counties
Hail map · Roanoke 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 Roanoke County
The latest hail report in Roanoke County is from May 22, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 22, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roanoke County logged 74 reports on 45 hail days, about 3.7 reports a year. That is 4.1 times the median Virginia county (0.9 a year) and ranks #7 of 132 Virginia counties for all-time reports. Roanoke County holds 2% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 22, 2004 near Vinton.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (52). The busiest year was 2011, with 14 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roanoke County 3.7
- Median Virginia county 0.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roanoke County 45
- Median Virginia county 11.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roanoke County 1%
- Median Virginia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | Vinton | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.41 ESE Cave Spg | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW Roanoke City | $1.3 million | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Vinton | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Vinton | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 69 50%
- 1–2 in 67 49%
- 2 in + 1 1%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.19 ENE Mason Cove | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.02 SW Catawba | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NE Medley | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Medley | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Bonsack | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 ENE Roanoke City | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Keslers Mill | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 N Sugar Loaf | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Bonsack | 12:26 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.41 ESE Cave Spg | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.47 SSW Andrew Lewis Place | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Medley | 14:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Roanoke County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | 88 | 3.00 in |
| Cave Spring | 28 | 1.75 in |
| Vinton | 12 | 1.75 in |
| Hollins | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenvar | 2 | 2 | May 31, 2019 |
| Lafayette | 2 | 2 | Aug 31, 2016 |
Questions about hail in Roanoke County
How often does it hail in Roanoke County, Virginia?
138 hail reports have been logged in Roanoke County since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.7 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 132 Virginia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roanoke County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roanoke County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 22, 2004 near Vinton. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roanoke County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 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 Roanoke County had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 22, 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.